Design, implement, and maintain real-time embedded firmware for STM32/TI/Renesas MCUs. Develop low-level drivers, communication stacks (CAN/CANFD, Ethernet, Modbus), and motor-control integrations. Support PCB bring-up, hardware debugging, firmware release cycles, and system-level debugging across firmware, SDK, and control layers. Collaborate with hardware and controls teams and develop automation/test scripts (Python). Ensure deterministic timing and optimized multi-joint coordination for robotic systems.
About SF MOTORS, INC. (dba SERES)
SF Motors is building the next generation of intelligent robotic systems that combine advanced mobility, autonomy, and human-like adaptability. Our mission is to revolutionize how machines move, perceive, and interact in complex environments by integrating control engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning at every level of design.
Embedded Firmware Engineer II
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain firmware on STM32 / TI / Renesas MCU platforms
- Implement and debug low-level drivers (ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, I2C, UART, DMA, Timers)
- Support PCB bring-up, board validation, and hardware debugging
- Develop and optimize communication stacks (CAN, CANFD, Ethernet, Modbus, etc.)
- Write clean, maintainable C/C++ for real-time embedded systems
- Diagnose hardware and firmware integration issues
- Collaborate closely with hardware and controls engineers
- Develop internal tools and test scripts (Python preferred)
- Support firmware release cycles, regression testing, and documentation
- Contribute to code reviews and design discussions
- Design and implement firmware architectures that support scalable multi-actuator robotic systems
- Develop robust communication interfaces between embedded firmware and high-level SDK layers
- Define and maintain firmware-to-host communication protocols and command abstractions
- Support kinematics-related data exchange and synchronization across distributed nodes
- Ensure deterministic timing and low-latency communication across robotic joints
- Participate in system-level debugging across firmware, SDK, and control layers
- Optimize performance for multi-joint coordination and synchronized actuation
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 3–5 years of embedded firmware experience
- Strong proficiency in C (C++ a plus)
- Hands-on experience with MCU peripherals and low-level driver development
- Experience with board bring-up and debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG)
- Experience with real-time systems
- Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols
- Experience developing firmware for robotic systems, motor controllers, or multi-axis motion platforms
- Understanding of motor control fundamentals (FOC, PID control, current/velocity/position loops)
- Experience working with CAN-based multi-node robotic architectures
- Familiarity with ROS / ROS2 or robotics middleware is a plus
- Experience designing clean, stable SDK APIs for hardware abstraction
- Familiarity with CI/CD workflows for embedded systems
- Experience writing Python scripts for automation or testing preferred
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us
- Tackle real-time systems, high-performance control, and multi-sensor fusion
- Join a high-ownership, fast-paced startup environment
- Contribute to true 0-to-1 development of next-generation robotics
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment authorization will be required at the time of hire.
SF Motors is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
Top Skills
Adc
C
C++
Can
Canfd
Ci/Cd
Dma
Ethernet
Foc
Gpio
I2C
Jtag
Logic Analyzer
Modbus
Oscilloscope
Pid
Pwm
Python
Renesas
Ros
Ros2
Spi
Stm32
Ti
Timers
Uart
SF Motors Inc Santa Clara, California, USA Office
3303 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA, United States, 95054
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