Staff Firmware Engineer

Agility Robotics•San Francisco Bay Area, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling. About The Role We are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to plan robot firmware architecture, design subsystems, and develop robust and reliable firmware for our full line of robots. In this role, you will collaborate with a multi-discipline team of engineers to understand the unique requirements for our products and play a key role in ensuring that we have robot designs that are robust and production-ready. You will also serve as the bridge between hardware and higher level robot control algorithms by documenting interfaces and providing support to other engineers. Location This position can be based at our San Francisco Bay Area office. Regular travel to Salem, typically one week per month, will be required.

Requirements

BS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 10+ years industry experience
Experience writing modern C++ (17, 20)
Experience using FreeRTOS or similar
Experience with best practices for writing performant and maintainable software
Proficiency with a Linux-based development environment
Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets
Ability to verbally communicate technical information effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience with implementation of automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, etc. EtherCAT is highly desirable
Experience writing embedded C++ for ARM systems
Experience developing real-time or low-latency systems
Experience designing and implementing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing frameworks for embedded systems
Experience with unit testing such as with GTest and coverage analysis
Proficiency in Python (3.6+)
Familiarity with standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment)
Familiarity with using AI in coding a plus

Responsibilities

Contribute to the C++ firmware architecture that drives our robot’s low-level sensor network, controls, and power management systems
Develop the firmware communication layer utilizing EtherCAT and CAN
Write firmware for the hardware abstraction layer, peripheral drivers, and applications
Perform real-time hardware testing and debugging using benchtop test equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
Work with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems dealing with the integration of software and hardware
Write performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code

Benefits

401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
Equity: Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.