Standard Bots · 13 hours ago
Senior Firmware Engineer, Controls Systems
Standard Bots is on a mission to lower the barrier to entry to real-world automation. They are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to design and maintain embedded firmware for real-time motor control and collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure reliable systems.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for real-time motor control, sensing, and system monitoring
Debug complex system-level issues where root cause may span software, firmware, hardware, or component behavior
Use hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs to diagnose timing, signaling, and electrical issues
Act as a technical bridge between hardware and software, collaborating closely with EEs, controls, motion planning, and systems engineers
Advise leadership on technical decisions and strategy
Mentor and advise other engineers as well as peers on technical and personal advancement
Drive technical decision making and implementation through hands-on and technically deep work
Qualification
Required
5+ years working in complex environments
Strong technical background
Experience with embedded firmware for real-time motor control, sensing, and system monitoring
Ability to debug complex system-level issues where root cause may span software, firmware, hardware, or component behavior
Proficiency in using hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs
Experience with MCUs: STM32
Proficiency in programming languages: C / C++
Experience with RTOS: FreeRTOS or similar
Familiarity with supporting systems: Linux host OS, NodeJS / TypeScript, Docker
Experience with tooling: GitHub Actions, CI/CD
Clarity of Communication: excel in written and verbal communication
Impact Driven: relentlessly seek user impact and value execution over technical idealism
Proactive Simplicity: prioritize simplicity, reliability, and velocity
Excelling in Ambitious Environments: excel in dynamic and ambitious environments
Benefits
Employee Stock Options
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Company
Standard Bots
Standard Bots offers advanced automation solutions, including the RO1 robot, to help businesses streamline their operations.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
General Catalyst
2024-07-12Series B· $63M
2024-01-19Convertible Note· $2M
2020-01-15Seed
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