RoboForce · 2 days ago
Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics Devices
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. They are seeking a Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer to architect and develop embedded systems that interface with their robots' physical hardware, focusing on performance and reliability in demanding environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics
Hiring Manager
Stephany Vanhorn
Responsibilities
Embedded Systems Architecture: Lead the design, development, and deployment of embedded software stacks for robotic devices across embedded Linux, RTOS, and microcontroller-based platforms
Device & Sensor Integration: Architect and implement software solutions for a wide range of sensors and devices, including vendor evaluation, on-device programming, communication protocols, and driver/middleware development
Performance & Reliability Engineering: Perform in-depth performance analysis and hardware/software debugging to ensure real-time behavior, robustness, and reliability under demanding operating conditions
Hardware–Software Co-Design: Apply a deep understanding of the physics of physical devices to inform system design, control interfaces, and performance tradeoffs
Technical Leadership: Contribute to long-term technical roadmap planning, mentor junior and senior engineers, and uphold high standards through rigorous code reviews and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field
5+ years of experience building and shipping production-quality software, with a focus on embedded or systems-level development
Strong proficiency in modern C++ and Python, with experience developing performance-critical and hardware-adjacent software
Experience working with large, complex systems and building tooling to support development, testing, and deployment
Experience reviewing schematics and collaborating closely with hardware teams
Strong commitment to software quality, including designing systems for testability, reliability, and long-term maintainability
Requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration with the teams
Preferred
Experience with ROS-based robotics development
Hands-on experience with camera, LiDAR, or radar integration
Background in DSP, sensor calibration, and/or motor controller development
Company
RoboForce
RoboForce is an AI Robotics startup building the world’s most advanced Robo-Labor system.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$15M2025-01-06Seed· $15M
Leadership Team
Leo Ma
Founder & CEO
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