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Embedded Firmware Engineer

Simbe
South San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Embedded Firmware Engineer

South San Francisco

Product Engineering – Robotics Engineering Team /

Full-time /

Hybrid

In this role, you will be working with both our robot software engineering and R&D teams to design and develop firmware and drivers for both custom and off-the-shelf embedded hardware components used in our Tally robots and other cutting-edge products. You'll play a crucial role in bridging the gap between software developers and hardware, enabling seamless high-level integration.

Responsibilities

  • Develop firmware and drivers for custom and off-the-shelf embedded hardware solutions
  • Interfacing with a variety of robotic peripherals and components such as lidars, cameras, IMUs, RFID readers, motors, batteries, and LEDs
  • Interpret PCB schematics and hardware datasheets to build low-level hardware interfaces that allow developers to work with higher-level abstractions.
  • Linux software development to write kernel-level and user-space drivers.
  • Rapidly prototype hardware solutions using platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi to bring ideas to life.

Required Qualifications

  • Proficient in C, C , Assembly, and Python
  • Strong ability to read and interpret PCB schematics and hardware specification sheets.
  • Ability to write Linux kernel drivers and user-space drivers for hardware components
  • Skilled in hardware prototyping using platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi
  • Recommended Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Related Field
  • Extensive experience interfacing with a variety of hardware components, including cameras, RFID readers, IMUs, batteries, LIDAR and / or motor controllers.
  • Experience working with autonomous mobile robots and / or IoT devices
  • Solid understanding of PCB design, with the ability to provide insights and suggestions for optimization.
  • Experience building custom Linux kernels from source code
  • Familiarity with Nvidia's Jetson family of computers and its respective toolchain
  • Familiarity with real-time operating systems such as Keil RTX, FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX, Linux with PREEMPT_RT
  • Familiarity with the Robot Operating System (ROS), specifically in writing ROS drivers for hardware, is a big plus
  • Result Driven - We are customer-centric and results-driven. We strive to create immense value for our team, partners, customers, and investors.

    Empathetic - We are sensitive and mindful. We support each other in challenging times, both professionally and personally.

    Transparent - We highly value open communication internally, and with our partners and customers. We are receptive to feedback.

    Agile - We are agile and always eager to learn. We quickly adapt to changes and customer needs.

    Innovative - We are bold and innovative, with an intense focus on product design and user experience.

    Leaders - We strive for excellence. We are accountable, the best at what we do, and leaders in our field.

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