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Firmware / Embedded Systems Engineer

Raydar

Firmware / Embedded Systems Engineer

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In-Office

San Mateo, CA, USA

100K-300K Annually

Senior level

In-Office

San Mateo, CA, USA

100K-300K Annually

Senior level

Develop embedded firmware for motor control and real-time robotic systems. Responsibilities include building microcontroller and embedded Linux firmware, implementing real-time behavior, debugging low-level communications, bringing up circuit boards, integrating electromechanical hardware, and connecting firmware to robot communication frameworks. The role requires laboratory-based hardware debugging and collaboration with hardware teams on integration and testing.

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About the company

Our client is a robotics company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this opportunity through the Paraform network. The position is with 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.

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