Job Description

About the Role
Title:
Staff Firmware Engineer
Location:
Fremont United States
Job Description:
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.
About The Work:
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
About You:
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
Preferred to have:
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
This a hybrid position based out of one of our Fremont, CA office.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.