Agility Robotics · 7 hours ago
Staff Firmware Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expAgility Robotics is a pioneer in the field of robotics, known for their innovative robot, Digit. They are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to design and develop robust firmware for their robots, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure production-ready designs and effective integration between hardware and software.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringRobotics
No H1B
Responsibilities
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 and CAN
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 dealing with the integration of software and hardware
Write performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code
Qualification
Required
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
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 and CAN
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 dealing with the integration of software and hardware
Write performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code
Preferred
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
Proficiency in Python (3.6+)
Familiarity with standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment)
Familiarity with using AI in coding a plus
Benefits
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: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Company
Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics builds an efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$178.79MKey Investors
NVenturesSchaeffler GroupPlayground Global
2025-09-10Series C
2024-11-13Corporate Round
2022-04-22Series B· $150M
Leadership Team
Peggy Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Hurst
Co-Founder and Chief Robot Officer
Recent News
2026-01-11
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2026-01-06
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