Staff Firmware Engineer

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Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential. About The Role We are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to work with cross-functional teams to plan robot firmware architecture, design subsystems, and develop robust and reliable firmware for our full line of robots. In this role, you will collaborate with a multi-discipline team of engineers to understand the unique requirements for our products and play a key role in ensuring that we have robot designs that are robust and production-ready. You will also serve as the bridge between hardware and higher level robot control algorithms by documenting interfaces and providing support to other engineers. About The Work • 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, Ethernet, CAN, RS-485 • 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 involving the integration of software and hardware in robot systems. • Write performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code About You • 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 Bonus Points • 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 • Familiarity with standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment) Location • This is a hybrid position based out of our Fremont office. Candidates should anticipate regular travel to Salem, averaging ~15%, with bursts of extended stays during critical project phases. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future. Anticipated Base Salary Range $205,000 — $265,000 USD In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees: • 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). • Time Off:

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