Staff Software Engineer, Hardware InterfaceHybrid- Fremont, CAAgility'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 RoleAgility Robotics is building the future of work through humanoid robots that operate in human environments. In this position, you will own and drive the development of critical low-level software capabilities that power our state-of-the-art humanoid robots, improving the robustness, diagnostics, safety, and scalability of our systems. You will help define technical direction, architect solutions across hardware and software boundaries, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to bring new robotic capabilities from early prototypes into reliable, production-ready systems.You will also be on the front line of robot development, building up brand-new prototypes and leading complex technical efforts that transform piles of parts into functional, testable systems.About The WorkOwn the design, development, and evolution of C++ software components that power our robots, interfacing with OS drivers and hardware to enable high-bandwidth, low-latency controlDrive technical direction and architecture decisions for hardware interface software, balancing performance, reliability, maintainability, and scalabilityWork with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems involving the integration of software, electrical, mechanical, and robotic systemsDebug complex cross-domain problems and establish best practices for diagnostics, observability, and failure handlingIntegrate diverse computing systems through a variety of communication media, such as WiFi, networking, serial, and industrial fieldbusWrite performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++ softwareMentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers while raising the engineering bar across the teamAbout YouMS in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 8+ years of industry experience (or equivalent experience)Strong expertise writing modern C++ (17, 20) for complex, performance-sensitive systemsDemonstrated ability to design and deliver large-scale software systems with significant hardware/software integration complexityDeep understanding of software engineering best practices for writing performant, maintainable, and reliable production systemsProficient in using and programming for recent Linux systemsExtensive experience writing and debugging software for hardware-in-the-loop systemsExperience debugging cross-domain (i.e. electrical, mechanical, and software) problems with electro-mechanical systemsExperience with implementation of automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, Profinet, etc. (EtherCAT is highly desirable)Ability to lead technical discussions, influence engineering decisions, and communicate effectively across disciplinesAuthorization to work in the USABonus PointsExperience developing real-time or low-latency systemsExperience writing C++ code for embedded systemsExperience with electronic circuit debugging tools (e.g. multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)Knowledge of brushless electric motors and motor controlKnowledge of networking protocols and network configuration in a Linux environment (i.e. systemd / network)Experience with Python 3.6+Familiarity with standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment)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$230,000 - $299,000 USDIn 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 programs.Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
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