Software Engineer I, Firmware

Brain Corp • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Firmware Engineering team, the Embedded Software Engineer I is responsible for focusing on writing safe, reliable embedded software for integrating hardware and software for robotic products. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to see your code directly impact the behavior of real-world robotic systems in real-time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in embedded software development
• Strong software engineering and coding skill in C/C++
• Experience with ARM Cortex MCUs
• Experience with embedded RTOS, and programming in multithreaded environments
• Experience with embedded system skills (CAN, I2C, SPI, GPIO, interrupts, timers, PWM)
• Familiarity with AGILE development and continuous integration
• Familiarity with Linux environments, build systems (Makefile and/or CMake), and test automation frameworks (pytest)
• Familiarity with lab equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes)
• Familiarity with Github for source control, tracking, and testing

Nice To Haves

• MS in computer science, software engineering or a related field
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
• Experience with Github, JIRA, and Jenkins tools for source control, tracking, and testing

Responsibilities

• Write, bug-fix, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ and Python to support the core functionality of robotic systems
• Collaborate with the hardware team to integrate software with MCUs and peripherals using protocols like CAN, I2C, and SPI
• Participate in code reviews and utilize GitHub for source control to ensure all firmware meets team coding standards
• Contribute to build systems (CMake/Make) and support CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment of firmware releases
• Maintain clear technical documentation for integrated systems and software features to support team knowledge sharing
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

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