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Staff Firmware Engineer

Agility Robotics

Fremont, CA · full time · Senior

$205,000 – $265,000

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What this role is

Design and develop firmware systems for humanoid robots deployed in industrial settings, working across hardware and software teams to create production-ready control systems. This role suits experienced C++ engineers interested in real-time embedded systems and robotics infrastructure.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of industry experience
  • Modern C++ (17, 20)
  • FreeRTOS or similar real-time OS experience
  • Best practices for performant and maintainable software
  • Linux-based development environment proficiency
  • Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets
  • Technical communication skills

Nice to have

  • EtherCAT or similar automation fieldbus implementation
  • Embedded C++ for ARM systems
  • Real-time or low-latency systems development
  • Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing framework design
  • Unit testing with GTest and coverage analysis
  • Agile development and standard software processes (Git, Jira, CI/CD)

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