Embedded Software Engineer

Robotics and AI InstituteCambridge, MA, US

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Job Description

Our mission is to solve the most important and fundamental challenges in AI and Robotics to enable future generations of intelligent machines that will help us all live better lives.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will work cross-functionally with a talented team of engineers and researchers to develop cutting-edge robotic systems. Your contributions will directly advance the state of the art in robotics. We operate onsite at our new Cambridge, MA office, fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with research and hardware teams to design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for various robotic applications
Develop high-performance algorithms to enhance system efficiency and functionality
Conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality and reliability
Work closely with electrical engineers to develop and integrate custom hardware into robotic systems
Architect, design, and implement software solutions for embedded systems, ensuring high performance and reliability for robotic applications
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate software with complex hardware components, ensuring seamless operation across robotic platforms
Produce and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for software design, interfaces, and system configurations to support ongoing development and future upgrades.

Requirements

7+ years of experience delivering robust, production-level code

Experience with ROS

Proficient in Python and C++

Experience with Rust is a requirement

Experience implementing and debugging real-time operating systems (RTOS) with hard real-time requirements on embedded microcontrollers

Familiarity with gRPC, LCM, or other inter-process communication middleware technologies

Experience with modern software engineering practices (e.g. git, issue tracking, and CI / CD pipelines)

Strong background in Linux-based platforms and development environments

Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills

Knowledge of synchronization and resource-sharing techniques for memory-constrained systems

Comfortable using electrical engineering tools such as schematics, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes for hardware evaluation and rework

Experience as a technical lead, with a track record of mentoring other developers

BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Physics, Electrical / Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

Bonus

Experience with robotics, control systems, kinematics, machine learning, or physics simulation

Proficiency in data processing, logging, and visualization tools

Hands-on experience with robot sensors (IMUs, cameras, etc.).Experience programming FPGA and / or FPGA / ARM SOC systems (e.g., Zynq)

Expertise in developing test and validation plans for system integration

Experience with complex system failure analysis in cross-functional teams

Familiarity with developing Linux kernel modules.

The current reasonable and good faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $128,100 - $237,900, which is based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, educational background and certifications, performance and qualifications, market demand for the role, geographic location, and other organizational needs. An individual candidate may be considered for this position at a different job level, in which case the appropriate salary range will be provided to the candidate after their qualifications have been established.

Employees who are new to the RAI Institute typically receive an offer that is between the minimum and the midpoint of the posted salary range to allow for growth within the range over time.

Base pay is part of a competitive total compensation package that may include an annual bonus, a long-term cash incentive, monthly cell phone cost reimbursement, commuter cost subsidy, medical benefits, and more.

Any final job offer will be determined based on our established compensation range for the role, the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal parity, and market and business considerations. The advertised pay range is not a guarantee or promise of a specific wage.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Embedded Software Engineer • Cambridge, MA, US