Boston Dynamics · 14 hours ago
Senior Firmware Engineer
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBoston Dynamics is a company focused on developing robotic technologies that operate safely around people and in various environments. As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will design and validate embedded software for robots, ensuring their safe operation and enhancing human-robot collaboration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, create, and validate embedded software which helps to ensure our robots can operate safely in the presence of people
Work at the boundaries of hardware and software to unite the many components of a robot into a single functioning system that is performant and fault tolerant
Lead cross-functional technical projects involving interdisciplinary efforts to develop robotic perception and computing sub-systems
Integrate and evaluate new systems with our robots to test and deliver safe robotics
Help build the infrastructure and operations for a unique small R&D team inside of Boston Dynamics working closely together to unlock new capabilities for our robots
Be part of a team bringing cutting edge technology to improve the safety of robotics working in real world applications
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in C++ and embedded systems
Experience writing and delivering safety critical software, for example for autonomous vehicles, driver assist systems, robotics, or medical devices
Experience developing software systems for time-sensitive control systems, including working with real-time operating systems and networks
Experience working with embedded microcontrollers to implement functions that cross the boundaries of hardware and software
Strong communication skills, including ability to author technical documentation and deliver presentations on technical topics
History of leading cross-functional technical efforts through planning, technical requirement development, and interdisciplinary collaboration
History of working in small, fast moving, interdisciplinary teams
Preferred
Experience working within a standardized functional safety process (e.g. IEC 61508 or ISO 26262) is a plus
Company
Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is an engineering company that specializes in building dynamic robots and software for human simulation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37MKey Investors
SoftBank
2020-12-09Acquired
2019-02-06Series Unknown· $37M
Leadership Team
Robert Playter
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Theermann
Chief Strategy Officer
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