Staff Firmware Engineer

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 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 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 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 Preferred to have: 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 This a hybrid position based out of one of our Fremont, CA office. 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 $194,000 — $252,000 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: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually. On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations. Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave program