Senior Platform Software Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Design & Create Embedded Software: Develop and validate embedded software that ensures our robots can operate at scale in the real world.
• Hardware & Software Integration: Work at the intersection of hardware and software to integrate various robotic components (e.g., sensors, actuators, computing platforms) into a cohesive, fault-tolerant system.
• Lead Cross-Functional Projects: Lead interdisciplinary projects that involve robotic perception, computing subsystems, and software integration, collaborating with engineers across multiple domains.
• Test & Evaluate Systems: Integrate new systems with our robots to test, validate, and ensure that they meet safety requirements and perform reliably in real-world conditions.
• Build Infrastructure for Innovation: Contribute to the development of tools, infrastructure, and operational practices within a small, agile R&D team focused on unlocking new capabilities for Humanoid robots.
• Drive Safety in Robotics: Be part of a team working at the cutting edge of technology to improve the safety and performance of robots operating in real-world, human-centric environments.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with electrical engineers, software developers, robotics control experts, physical AI developers, and other team members to integrate software systems with robotics hardware,…

Job requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing and deploying production software in embedded systems running Linux (C++, C, Rust, Python, Go).
• Experience developing time-sensitive, performance-critical applications.
• Thorough understanding of Ethernet and IP networking and higher-level protocols like HTTP or gRPC.
• Experience with Linux build environments like Yocto or Buildroot.
• Experience in building Linux kernels and modifying or writing device drivers.
• Experience with NVIDIA’s Jetson platform is a plus.
• Experience working with sensor data, including cameras, lidars, radars, and IMUs is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write clear technical documentation and deliver presentations on complex topics.