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Firmware Engineer
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Robust.AI
Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
About the role Robust AI is a fast‑growing, early‑stage startup founded in 2019 by an unsurpassed team of veterans in robotics, AI, and business. We are a collaborative group with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, seeking talented individuals who are just as excited about robotics and AI as we are! Help us redefine the very foundation of robotics and build robots that are smart, collaborative, robust, safe, flexible, and genuinely autonomous. As an embedded engineer at Robust AI, you will join a small fast‑paced team working to design and deploy the next generation of warehouse robotic systems. Working with the other engineers on the team you will develop firmware for our robotic systems including actuation, sensors, and displays, debug, iterate and test hardware on our current robot fleet, and inform the design of next‑generation robots. You are excited about seeing robots deployed at a large scale, comfortable working in an early‑stage startup environment, and able to pivot effectively.
Main responsibilities
Design, develop, debug, integrate, and maintain embedded system firmware for new designs and existing products
Collaborate with the team to formulate firmware architecture and design
Write well‑crafted, well‑tested, readable, and maintainable code, adhering to software engineering best practices
Engage with cross‑functional engineering team members to fulfill and enhance performance requirements while optimizing hardware/software interfaces
Generate design documentation and lead design and code reviews
Hands‑on involvement in debugging robots
What you’ll bring to the table
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
1‑3 years of expertise in embedded software, proficient in C and C++
Proficient experience with microcontrollers, preferably within the STM32 family
Familiarity with communication protocols such as USB, I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, etc
Proven track record in bare metal embedded systems
Hands‑on experience in firmware development, testing, and system‑level bring‑up
Experience debugging embedded systems with tools such as scopes and logic analyzers
Experience in conducting bench modifications and fast development of hardware/firmware prototypes
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts both verbally and with documentation
Experience reading PCB schematics
Nice to haves
Setting up and configuring CMake projects
Previous experience working with robotic or mechatronic systems
Writing and debugging tight control loops
PCB bring‑up experience
What we offer
Base pay between $130,000 and $160,000, dependent on your skills, qualifications and experience
Stock options and huge potential for growth
Strong startup (and fun) culture
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Flexible vacation and sick leave practicesPaid parental leave
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Robust AI fosters a culture of belonging and a shared commitment to equality and equity. Having a diverse set of perspectives is key to ensuring AI and robotics serve the needs of all. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Firmware Engineer
role at
Robust.AI
Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
About the role Robust AI is a fast‑growing, early‑stage startup founded in 2019 by an unsurpassed team of veterans in robotics, AI, and business. We are a collaborative group with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, seeking talented individuals who are just as excited about robotics and AI as we are! Help us redefine the very foundation of robotics and build robots that are smart, collaborative, robust, safe, flexible, and genuinely autonomous. As an embedded engineer at Robust AI, you will join a small fast‑paced team working to design and deploy the next generation of warehouse robotic systems. Working with the other engineers on the team you will develop firmware for our robotic systems including actuation, sensors, and displays, debug, iterate and test hardware on our current robot fleet, and inform the design of next‑generation robots. You are excited about seeing robots deployed at a large scale, comfortable working in an early‑stage startup environment, and able to pivot effectively.
Main responsibilities
Design, develop, debug, integrate, and maintain embedded system firmware for new designs and existing products
Collaborate with the team to formulate firmware architecture and design
Write well‑crafted, well‑tested, readable, and maintainable code, adhering to software engineering best practices
Engage with cross‑functional engineering team members to fulfill and enhance performance requirements while optimizing hardware/software interfaces
Generate design documentation and lead design and code reviews
Hands‑on involvement in debugging robots
What you’ll bring to the table
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
1‑3 years of expertise in embedded software, proficient in C and C++
Proficient experience with microcontrollers, preferably within the STM32 family
Familiarity with communication protocols such as USB, I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, etc
Proven track record in bare metal embedded systems
Hands‑on experience in firmware development, testing, and system‑level bring‑up
Experience debugging embedded systems with tools such as scopes and logic analyzers
Experience in conducting bench modifications and fast development of hardware/firmware prototypes
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts both verbally and with documentation
Experience reading PCB schematics
Nice to haves
Setting up and configuring CMake projects
Previous experience working with robotic or mechatronic systems
Writing and debugging tight control loops
PCB bring‑up experience
What we offer
Base pay between $130,000 and $160,000, dependent on your skills, qualifications and experience
Stock options and huge potential for growth
Strong startup (and fun) culture
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Flexible vacation and sick leave practicesPaid parental leave
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Robust AI fosters a culture of belonging and a shared commitment to equality and equity. Having a diverse set of perspectives is key to ensuring AI and robotics serve the needs of all. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Robust.AI by 2x.
Get notified about new Firmware Engineer jobs in
San Carlos, CA .
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