Agility Robotics · 12 hours ago
Staff Firmware Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expAgility Robotics is a pioneer in robotics, known for their advanced mobility and dexterity in robots designed to work alongside people. The Staff Firmware Engineer will plan firmware architecture and develop robust firmware for the robots, collaborating with a multi-discipline engineering team to ensure production-ready designs.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringRobotics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to the C++ firmware architecture that drives our robot’s low-level sensor network, controls, and power management systems
Develop the firmware communication layer utilizing EtherCAT and CAN
Write firmware for the hardware abstraction layer, peripheral drivers, and applications
Perform real-time hardware testing and debugging using benchtop test equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
Work with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems dealing with the integration of software and hardware
Write performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code
Qualification
Required
BS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 10+ years industry experience
Experience writing modern C++ (17, 20)
Experience using FreeRTOS or similar
Experience with best practices for writing performant and maintainable software
Proficiency with a Linux-based development environment
Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets
Ability to verbally communicate technical information effectively
Contribute to the C++ firmware architecture that drives our robot's low-level sensor network, controls, and power management systems
Develop the firmware communication layer utilizing EtherCAT and CAN
Write firmware for the hardware abstraction layer, peripheral drivers, and applications
Perform real-time hardware testing and debugging using benchtop test equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
Work with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems dealing with the integration of software and hardware
Write performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code
Preferred
Experience with implementation of automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, etc. EtherCAT is highly desirable
Experience writing embedded C++ for ARM systems
Experience developing real-time or low-latency systems
Experience designing and implementing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing frameworks for embedded systems
Experience with unit testing such as with GTest and coverage analysis
Proficiency in Python (3.6+)
Familiarity with standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment)
Familiarity with using AI in coding a plus
Benefits
401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
Equity: Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Generous paid parental leave programs.
A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Company
Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics builds an efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$178.79MKey Investors
NVenturesSchaeffler GroupPlayground Global
2025-09-10Series C
2024-11-13Corporate Round
2022-04-22Series B· $150M
Leadership Team
Peggy Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Hurst
Co-Founder and Chief Robot Officer
Recent News
2026-01-11
Business Insider
2026-01-06
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