Staff Software Engineer, Hardware Interface

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and evolution of C++ software components interfacing with OS drivers and hardware for high-bandwidth, low-latency robot control.
• Drive technical direction and architecture decisions for hardware interface software.
• Integrate software, electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems across cross-disciplinary teams.
• Debug cross-domain problems and establish practices for diagnostics, observability, and failure handling.
• Integrate computing systems over WiFi, networking, serial communications, and industrial fieldbuses.
• Write performant, tested, maintainable, and documented C++ software.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance while raising engineering standards.
• Build prototypes and lead complex technical efforts that turn component assemblies into functional, testable robotic systems.

Requirements

• MS in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Strong expertise with modern C++ for complex, performance-sensitive systems.
• Experience designing and delivering large-scale software with significant hardware/software integration complexity.
• Deep understanding of performant, maintainable, reliable production software engineering practices.
• Proficiency using and programming for recent Linux systems.
• Extensive experience writing and debugging software for hardware-in-the-loop systems.
• Experience debugging electrical, mechanical, and software problems involving electromechanical systems.
• Experience implementing automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, or Profinet; EtherCAT is highly desirable.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, influence engineering decisions, and communicate across disciplines.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Bonus qualifications include real-time or low-latency systems, embedded C++, electronic circuit debugging tools, brushless motor control, Linux networking, Python, Jira, Git, and continuous integration and deployment experience.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement based out of the Fremont, California office.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
• Company stock options and annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles.
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program, paid parental leave, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance for eligible roles.
• Paid time off and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown; exempt employees receive flexible unlimited PTO, while non-exempt employees receive vacation and paid sick leave.
• Catered lunches four times per week and snacks at Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Flexible work arrangements and growth opportunities.