Embedded Firmware Developer, 1X
Battery Charger
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
General purpose androids
Be an early applicant
General purpose androids
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To design androids that work alongside people, to meet the world’s labor demands and build an abundant society.
Role
Who you are
- This is a hands-on development role, ideally suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex real-world power electronics challenges
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in embedded software development with a focus on Battery Management Systems, Battery Chargers, or power electronics
- Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming
- Understanding of battery technologies (Li-ion, Li-Polymer, etc.) and battery management principles
- Experience with communication protocols like EtherCAT, CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, and/or Modbus
Desirable
- Understanding of functional safety standards that apply for chargers and batteries in consumer electronics
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex software and hardware issues
- Experience in PCB design
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly motivated Embedded Firmware Developer with a strong background in battery charger systems to join our cross-disciplinary engineering team
- In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and optimizing the embedded firmware that controls our battery charging systems
- Your work will directly influence product performance, safety, and user experience across our product portfolio
- Architecture and firmware development for NEO's charger and digital power distribution controller
- Design and implement real-time control algorithms for charging, power regulation, and safety protection
- Implement real-time control algorithms, safety mechanisms, and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C) for efficient battery monitoring and control
- Develop firmware features including State of Charge (SoC) estimation, thermal regulation, and fault diagnostics
- Collaborate closely with electrical engineers and BMS developers for seamless hardware-software integration
- Support testing, validation, and debugging of firmware on prototype and production hardware
- Drive features in the higher level robot software safety layer
Our take
The field of robotics has advanced massively in the last few years, to the point where androids no longer belong to the realm of science fiction. 1X, formerly known as Halodi Robotics, is developing androids capable of human-like movement and behaviour, to employ in workplaces across the globe.
1X's flagship model, EVE, boasts front and rear optics, wheeled navigation and gripper-hands. The android is strong enough to move shipments but gentle enough to handle fragile items, making it ideal for work in retail storerooms or distribution centers. In addition, it is able to open doors and take elevators, and its AI mind grants it heightened navigation abilities, meaning it is simple to fit into workplaces without making large adjustments.
With significant funding at its back, the company is now looking to scale up its manufacture of EVE androids, as well as accelerate the production of its second-gen bipedal android model NEO which is described as an "intelligent android assistant". Though the adoption of working androids is still in its early stages, 1X has certainly made a splash in the space and may well be one to watch as it takes its place in shaping the future of robotics.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
104% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Alviso, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Bernt Øivind Børnich
(CEO & Robotics Engineer)Has worked as a Senior Development Engineer for Data Respons, Senior Consultant for Inmeta Crayon, and System Developer for Bring Dialogue.
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