Senior Staff Firmware Engineer
Boston Dynamics2 months ago
Waltham, MA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$160k - $200k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement firmware for embedded systems used in advanced humanoid robots.
- Drive firmware through requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
- Write clean, efficient, well-tested, and maintainable C and C++ code.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to define hardware/software interfaces and integrate systems.
- Use debugging tools and test equipment, participate in code reviews, and improve development processes.
- Maintain technical documentation and stay current with embedded-systems and firmware advancements.
- Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience driving firmware development through the full lifecycle.
- Strong programming skills in C and C++.
- Deep understanding of numerical representation, memory management, state machines, and real-time operating systems.
- Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, particularly STM32 or similar architectures.
- Proficiency with embedded development tools and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
- Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Preferred experience with motor control software, actuator systems, Aurix microcontroller architecture, functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, embedded cybersecurity, and FPGA development using Verilog or VHDL.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus structure.
- United States work eligibility is required; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics builds and sells mobile robots for industrial inspection, logistics, and research, including the Spot quadruped and the Stretch case-handling system. It generates revenue through hardware sales, software and service contracts, and fleet management tools for enterprise deployments. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company is majority-owned by Hyundai Motor Group and is developing humanoid robots for commercial tasks.