Staff Firmware Engineer

Boston Dynamics•Waltham, MA

1d•$140,000 - $168,000

About The Position

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Staff Firmware Engineers to join our Spot team here at Boston Dynamics. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge safety firmware solutions for advanced robots. You will be involved in the full firmware development lifecycle, from concept to production, and will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects with a talented team of engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of proven experience driving firmware development through the full lifecycle.
Strong programming skills in C and C++.
Deep understanding of embedded systems concepts, including numerical representation, memory management, state machines, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, particularly STM32 or similar architectures.
Proficiency in using basic embedded development tools and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers).
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills with a strong analytical mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with motor control software and actuator systems.
Solid understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP) and interface-level network diagnostics.
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and best practices for embedded systems.
Experience troubleshooting and implementing controls for Wi-Fi and cellular (LTE/5G) systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement firmware for embedded systems for a wide variety of components.
Write clean, efficient, well-tested and maintainable code in C and C++.
Drive firmware development through the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to define hardware/software interfaces and ensure seamless integration.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving the team's development processes.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in embedded systems and firmware development.
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.