Embedded Firmware Engineer, 1X

• The ideal candidate will have a background in developing and deploying firmware for robotics, automotive or consumer products
• We are looking for individuals with hands-on experience, and a proactive "get-things-done" attitude, who excel in both long-term strategic planning and day-to-day execution of practical tasks
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development on devices deployed at scale to industrial or consumer settings
• Proficiency in embedded C and C++ programming on bare-metal platforms
• Strong understanding of common microcontroller architectures and interfaces (eg., ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000 series and SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethercat)
• Proficiency in embedded debugging techniques including JTAG and trace tools
• Ability to interpret MCU and sensor data sheets, experience in selecting an appropriate device for specific applications
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex software and hardware issues

Desirable

• For this role we are looking for a generalist comfortable in contributing to multiple parts of our embedded stack
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to motor control, MCU API development, HIL testing and OTA firmware + bootloader deployment to name a few
• Collaborating closely with other hardware- and software-teams, you will play a vital role in everything from initial hardware bring-up to security and safety standards compliance for firmware running on consumer grade devices
• Have the opportunity to set technical direction on embedded software architecture and standards
• Gain experience with cutting edge technology and improve all aspects of your technical skills
• See your work being deployed in a highly disruptive space such as humanoids in the home
• Own the interface between hardware and higher level software
• In time, your software will run on thousands of humanoids performing tasks in diverse environments, globally
• You’ll be working with a 50+ DoF biped, with hands, all driven by motors we design and manufacture in-house
• Within one month, you will…
• Get acquainted with the company’s firmware stack, tools, and team; start contributing to small tasks
• Get to know our humanoid NEO and where you can add value to its development process
• Within three months, you will…
• Take ownership of specific software modules; collaborate on software-hardware integration and testing
• Suggest improvements to development processes and contribute to project planning
• Within one year, you will…
• Lead the development of key projects within embedded software development
• See the output of your work operating on robots deployed at increasing scales
• Guide the rest of the team and future hires on developing high quality embedded software
• Architecture and firmware development for NEO's motor controllers, sensor interfaces and battery management system
• Develop robust OTA firmware and bootloader deployment solutions
• Support other teams on hardware - software integration projects
• Contribute to CI/CD infrastructure and HIL test beds
• Drive features in the higher level robot software safety layer

• Introductions - interviews to learn more about you and talk about 1X and the role
• Interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team
• Hiring manager / senior team member / technical interview
• Team interviews - technical interviews and deep-dives with team members. May include a take home challenge, presentation or problem-solving exercise
• Technical deep-dive conversation with a team member
• Onsite interviews with team members
• Final Interview Stage - we move you to our final round
• Expectation management with the hiring manager
• We will conduct reference checks
• Job offer conversation
• Depending on the role and your background, additional interviews may be added