Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Why RoboForce

RoboForce is an AI robotics company building Physical AI and Robo-Labor system for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. Our flagship robot, TITAN, is a super humanoid robot designed for industrial environments. We are based in Milpitas, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. In this full-time, onsite role, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge robotic applications, integrating sensors, actuators, motion controllers, and AI models to advance next-generation humanoid robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software in C++ and Python on Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) platforms.
• Collaborate in software-hardware co-design to ensure seamless integration and performance.
• Design and implement drivers and middleware for communication protocols such as CAN, RS485, EtherCAT, and Ethernet to facilitate real-time robotic control.
• Develop and maintain cross-compilation toolchains
• Interface with and optimize sensor systems including LIDAR, cameras, radar, IMUs, and force-torque sensors for real-time perception and control.
• Develop and enhance ROS 2 applications for robotic locomotion, manipulation, and AI-driven decision-making processes.
• Optimize data pipelines for perception, SLAM, and robotic intelligence.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in EE, ECE, or CS with 5+ years of industrial experience in embedded software development. Or PHD with 2+ years of industrial experience.
• Expertise in at least two of the following areas, with a solid foundational knowledge in most of them:
  • Actuator interfacing, control, and parameter tuning.
  • Perception sensor integration (e.g., Cameras, LIDAR) and real-time data processing.
  • Linux cross-compilation toolchain development.
  • Camera data to GPU data pipeline optimization.
  • Production-level PCB design and bring-up.
  • DSP development for sensors.
  • Wireless communication systems including Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, and IoT system design and development.
• Hands-on experience with embedded system design utilizing Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with industrial microcontrollers such as STM, NXP, PIC, TI, etc.
• Requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration with the teams.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience interfacing with Battery Management Systems (BMS), power monitors, and Power Control Modules (PCM).
• Expertise in Linux Real-Time Kernel development.

Benefits

• Competitive stock options/equity programs.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan.
• Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.
• Lunches and dinners, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular team-building events.