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Senior Firmware Engineer

Senior Firmware Engineer

CompanyBoston Dynamics
LocationWaltham, MA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of proven experience driving firmware development through the full lifecycle.
  • Strong programming skills in C and C++.
  • Deep understanding of embedded systems concepts, including numerical representation, memory management, state machines, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, particularly STM32 or similar architectures.
  • Proficiency in using basic embedded development tools and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers).
  • Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills with a strong analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement safety firmware for embedded systems for a wide variety of components.
  • Write clean, efficient, well-tested and maintainable code in C and C++.
  • Drive firmware development through the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to define hardware/software interfaces and ensure seamless integration.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving the team’s development processes.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in embedded systems and firmware development.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and share your expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with motor control software and actuator systems.
  • Experience with Aurix microcontroller architecture.
  • Functional Safety experience with standards such as IEC 62304/IEC 61508/ISO 26262/MISRA C.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and best practices for embedded systems.
  • Experience with FPGA development using Verilog or VHDL.