Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Apptronik • Austin, TX

35d

About The Position

Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products. You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it. JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Firmware Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the foundational firmware infrastructure that supports our cutting-edge hardware platforms. You will be a key contributor to the stability, scalability, and performance of our firmware, ensuring a robust and efficient development environment for the entire firmware team. You will leverage your deep understanding of embedded systems and software engineering principles to build and optimize core firmware components and tools.

Requirements

• Ability to design scalable, efficient, and maintainable firmware architectures that align with product requirements and constraints.
• Strong command of C, C++, and Python
• Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and hardware-software interactions.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces and communication protocols like ECAT, SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues that arise during the development and testing phases, ensuring the reliability and performance of the firmware.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers.
• Experience in leading technical initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and driving best practices within the team.
• Deep understanding of embedded operating systems (RTOS, Linux) and bootloaders.
• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Embedded systems or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in embedded software.
• Work on safety critical systems

Nice To Haves

• Robotics expertise desired but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust firmware systems/modules for humanoid robots including for instance: motor controls, functional safety, power management, and interfaces.
• Design, implement, and maintain HIL testing systems for firmware validation.
• Define and implement the overall firmware infrastructure, including hardware and firmware interactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees