Firmware / Embedded Systems Engineer

About the company

Our client is a robotics company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Develop embedded firmware for motor control and real-time robotic systems, working directly with hardware teams on integration and testing.

What you'll do

• Build microcontroller and embedded Linux firmware for motor control.
• Develop and debug low-level communications.
• Implement real-time behavior using embedded operating systems.
• Bring up new circuit boards and integrate electromechanical hardware.
• Connect firmware with higher-level robot communication frameworks.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• 3 to 10 years of relevant firmware or embedded systems experience.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, robotics, or mechatronics.
• Strong C and C++ skills for embedded systems.
• BLDC motor control experience, including field-oriented control and PWM.
• Real-time operating system experience and hands-on CAN, RS-485, SPI, or UART knowledge.
• Comfort debugging firmware in a hardware laboratory.

Bonus points

• Experience bringing up circuit boards or working at a robotics startup.
• ROS or DDS integration experience.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 100,000 to 300,000 per year.
• Equity: Competitive equity.
• Relocation support.

Location and work model

• Onsite in San Mateo, in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Visa support is described for O-1, H-1B, and TN categories; eligibility is reviewed during hiring.