Firmware Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Agility Robotics, a pioneer in robotics, and help us design the next generation of Digit, our groundbreaking robot. As a Firmware Manager, you will lead a team of senior firmware engineers, contributing to the development of robust and reliable firmware for Digit. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring our robot designs are production-ready. This role can be based in Salem, OR, or remotely in the San Francisco Bay Area with occasional travel. We offer a competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Senior Firmware Engineer ready to make a move into management, or a Firmware Manager looking for their next exciting opportunity!
• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related degree with 7-10 years industry experience or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field with 3-5 years industry experience
• Experience writing modern C++ (17, 20)
• Experience using FreeRTOS or similar
• Experience with best practices for writing performant and maintainable software
• Proficiency with a Linux-based development environment
• Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets
• Ability to verbally communicate technical information effectively
• Authorization to work in the USA

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of senior firmware engineers, and contribute to the team’s effort with your firmware development
• Contribute to the C++ firmware that drives our robot’s low-level sensor network and power management systems and communicates with the higher level software stack via EtherCAT
• Develop C++ firmware for the hardware abstraction layer, peripheral driver, and application levels
• Perform real-time hardware testing and debugging using benchtop test equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems dealing with the integration of software and hardware
• Write performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++/C code

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience leading and managing a team of firmware engineers
• Experience with implementation of automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, Profinet, etc… EtherCAT is highly desirable
• Experience writing embedded C++ for bare-metal ARM systems
• Experience developing real-time or low-latency systems
• Experience designing and implementing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing frameworks for embedded systems
• Experience with unit testing such as with GTest and coverage analysis
• Proficiency in Python (3.6+)
• Familiarity with standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment)

Benefits

• 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 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown
• Time Off: Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches twice 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