Firmware / Embedded Systems Engineer

What they're looking for

A Firmware / Embedded Systems Engineer with 3+ years of experience to develop and optimize firmware for BLDC motor control and real-time embedded systems for robotics, building the low-level software that brings robots to life across diverse hardware platforms.

What you'll do

• Develop firmware for microcontrollers and embedded Linux environments, with a focus on BLDC motor control (FOC, PWM, current/position control)
• Design, debug and integrate low-level communication protocols (RS-485, CAN, UART, SPI)
• Implement and maintain real-time systems using RTOS (FreeRTOS, RT Linux, VxWorks)
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new PCBAs and integrate them into electromechanical systems
• Integrate firmware into higher-level frameworks such as ROS/DDS for robot communication

Key requirements

• 3+ years of experience
• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Robotics or Mechatronics
• Hands-on experience in firmware development for robotics, motor control or embedded systems
• Expertise in BLDC motor control including FOC and PWM techniques
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and familiarity with debugging tools
• Experience with real-time embedded systems (FreeRTOS, RT Linux) and low-level communication protocols (CAN, SPI, RS-485)

Role details

• Competitive equity (October 23, 2026 listing snapshot)
• Visa transfers supported (October 23, 2026 listing snapshot)
• On-site 5 days per week in San Mateo, CA (checked October 26, 2026)

Tech stack

C/C++