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Humanoid · 1 day ago

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

positionBoston, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date6+ years exp

Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating advanced humanoid robots. The Senior Embedded Systems Engineer will develop firmware for humanoid robots, focusing on motion control and sensor integration, while collaborating with hardware teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics

Responsibilities

Develop and debug firmware for humanoid robots, focusing on motion control, stabilization, sensor integration and ethernet based communication
Collaborate with hardware teams to design seamless integration of microcontrollers and peripherals
Design and implement drivers for motors, sensors, and communication protocols
Optimize firmware for performance, reliability, and power efficiency
Develop and test real-time control algorithms for robotic movement and balance
Lead and mentor junior engineers, conducting code reviews and promoting best practices
Ensure robust security and fail-safe mechanisms in embedded systems
Maintain technical documentation and manage version control of firmware

Qualification

Embedded systems developmentCC++ programmingRTOS experienceControl systems knowledgeDebugging toolsGitCI/CDCommunication protocolsARM Cortex experienceROS/ROS 2 experienceMachine learningComputer visionRust programmingMentoring junior engineersTechnical documentation

Required

6+ years of experience in embedded systems development, preferably in robotics
Proficiency in C and C++ for microcontrollers, with experience in RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) and bare-metal systems
Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex, STM32, or similar platforms
Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet
Strong understanding of control systems, kinematics, and motion algorithms
Experience with debugging tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Working knowledge of Git, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies

Preferred

Preferred experience with ROS/ROS 2, machine learning, or computer vision
Experience with and/or an interest in using Rust for embedded systems

Benefits

Paid vacation
Travel opportunities to our London and Vancouver offices
Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy

Company

Humanoid

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Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK creating the world’s leading, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots
dateFounded in 2024
location
London, England, GBR
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://thehumanoid.ai/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Artem Sokolov
Founder
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