Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

About The Role

We are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to work with cross-functional teams to plan robot firmware architecture, design subsystems, and develop robust and reliable firmware for our full line of robots. In this role, you will collaborate with a multi-discipline team of engineers to understand the unique requirements for our products and play a key role in ensuring that we have robot designs that are robust and production-ready. You will also serve as the bridge between hardware and higher level robot control algorithms by documenting interfaces and providing support to other engineers.

About The Work

Contribute to the C++ firmware architecture that drives our robot’s low-level sensor network, controls, and power management systems
Develop the firmware communication layer utilizing EtherCAT, Ethernet, CAN, RS-485
Write firmware for the hardware abstraction layer, peripheral drivers, and applications
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 involving the integration of software and hardware in robot systems.
Write performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code

About You

BS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 10+ 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

Bonus Points

Experience with implementation of automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, etc. EtherCAT is highly desirable
Experience writing embedded C++ for 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
Familiarity with standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment)

Location

This is a hybrid position based out of our Fremont office. Candidates should anticipate regular travel to Salem, averaging ~15%, with bursts of extended stays during critical project phases.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$205,000—$265,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:

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 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.