Senior Embedded Software Engineer , Gecko Robotics

• We’re looking for highly motivated individuals who thrive in a startup environment and are passionate about developing great products at scale, solving challenging problems, and seeing the impact of their work
• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• Proficiency in embedded C programming, with experience writing structured, modular, and maintainable code
• Experience developing and deploying embedded Linux systems including kernel and driver development
• Strong debugging skills, with a systematic approach to identifying and resolving complex embedded software issues
• Familiarity with bare-metal microcontroller-based embedded systems
• Experience designing and implementing state machines and event-driven systems
• Experience with common embedded communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, Ethernet)
• Ability to clearly document and communicate software designs and architectures
• Ability to read and interpret PCBA schematics to develop and troubleshoot firmware
• Ability to perform ad-hoc data analysis using tools such as Jupyter and Python
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Experience with software testing methodologies, including automated testing and validation
• Strong understanding of software safety, reliability, and maintainability principles
• Attention to detail shown through continuous improvements and reinforcing best practices within the team and throughout the organization

Desirable

• As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Gecko Robotics, you'll tackle meaningful challenges that directly impact the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure around the world
• As part of the platform team, you'll develop essential building blocks and frameworks that enable exploration in mission arcs, ensuring a capable and reliable hardware foundation
• You'll design, develop, deploy, and maintain embedded software for our advanced robotic inspection systems, enabling them to operate safely and effectively in some of the most demanding environments imaginable
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll build robust, innovative solutions that protect power plants, refineries, bridges, and other vital infrastructure—making a tangible difference in the safety and sustainability of our communities
• You’ll experience a diverse range of work, including firmware, Linux development, cloud technologies, and even the opportunity to deploy to the field to see your impact in action
• As an engineer at Gecko, you’ll work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
• This is a unique opportunity to confront new and interesting challenges, both technically and organizationally, as our team plays a pivotal role in Gecko’s hardware platform development
• Design core technology in Gecko’s embedded software platform, engaging with users in commercial and government applications and informing the vision and roadmap for shared technology within the platform. The embedded platform is essential to Gecko’s field systems as it interfaces down to carrier boards, DAQs, and robotic peripherals and provides the runtime and infrastructure for shipping data collection, localization, and autonomy apps
• Take ownership of robotic software components and systems through the full development cycle (design / implementation / integration / maintenance)
• Work with hardware design engineers to implement and test microcontroller firmware for a variety of applications including system control and monitoring, peripheral I/O, and motion control
• Implement robust, modular, and maintainable embedded C/C++ code for bare-metal and Linux-based systems
• Develop embedded Linux kernel drivers for integration with custom-designed hardware
• Contribute to the custom Linux distro used by Gecko’s field systems
• Create a secure environment for field systems that meet DoD and other cybersecurity standards without sacrificing real-time performance
• Architect and implement state machines and event-driven systems to ensure reliable robot operation
• Debug complex embedded systems, systematically identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Work on time-sensitive distributed data systems between microcontroller and Linux compute domains to support data acquisition, time synchronization, and localization
• Contribute to supporting tooling for system introspection, telemetry, deployment, and fleet configuration management
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, autonomy, localization) to integrate embedded solutions into larger robotic systems
• Advocate for technical improvements, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and quality
• Ensure software safety, reliability, and maintainability through rigorous testing, validation, and documentation practices
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and maintaining high coding standards
• Engage in system-level design decisions, balancing trade-offs between hardware, firmware, and software implementations
• Contribute to the development of automated testing frameworks and tooling to improve software quality and deployment efficiency