Robotics Hardware-Software Integration Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Robotics Hardware-Software Integration Engineer to develop, integrate, and maintain software interfaces between robotic hardware components and onboard computing platforms. The role involves working across sensors, actuators, embedded communication protocols, Linux-based systems, and robotics middleware to ensure reliable hardware-software integration. The ideal candidate will have strong C++ and Python programming skills, hands-on experience with real robotic systems, and expertise in hardware interfacing, system diagnostics, and integration testing. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain device drivers and software interfaces for robotic sensors, including LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and encoders, as well as actuators such as motor controllers and hydraulic or pneumatic systems. Design, implement, and maintain communication interfaces between onboard computing systems and hardware subsystems using CAN, EtherCAT, serial communication, I2C, and SPI. Develop and maintain hardware abstraction layers that provide reliable, standardized interfaces for higher-level robotics software. Integrate new sensors and hardware components, including requirements definition, component evaluation, hardware bring-up, calibration, and system validation. Implement system health monitoring, including power and thermal monitoring, hardware diagnostics, fault detection, and error-handling mechanisms. Develop and maintain edge-device software components for fleet management, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and telemetry using AWS IoT Greengrass or similar platforms. Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams on hardware design reviews, component compatibility, and manufacturability. Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based computing platforms used in robotic systems. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for hardware-facing software, incorporating hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing where appropriate. Diagnose and resolve hardware-software integration issues in laboratory, testing, and field-deployed environments. Work closely with robotics software teams to ensure reliable integration between hardware interfaces, middleware, and higher-level applications. Required Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in robotics hardware-software integration, embedded systems, autonomous systems, or industrial automation. Strong proficiency in C++ and Python development on Linux-based platforms. Hands-on experience developing device drivers and integrating sensors and actuators with physical robotic systems. Working knowledge of hardware communication protocols, including CAN, EtherCAT, RS-232/RS-485, I2C, and SPI. Experience with ROS or ROS 2, particularly hardware interface nodes and robotics system integration. Familiarity with edge-device and cloud connectivity platforms, such as AWS IoT Core, AWS IoT Greengrass, or equivalent technologies. Ability to interpret electrical schematics, hardware datasheets, and interface specifications. Practical experience debugging hardware and communication issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, or similar diagnostic tools. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, automated integration testing, and CI/CD for robotics or embedded systems. Familiarity with robotic system diagnostics, fault management, telemetry, and fleet monitoring. Experience with OTA software deployment and remote management of connected robotic devices. Experience supporting robotic platforms through hardware bring-up, validation, deployment, and field troubleshooting. PB consulting