Senior Robotics Embedded Engineer

Serve Robotics

. Lead firmware development for PCB bring-up, including power-on validation, peripheral testing, and interface bring-up .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRedwood City • California • United StatesSenior💰 $182,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded firmware development, including proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Bash, along with strong capabilities in hardware integration and debugging. Provides technical leadership and mentorship while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal hardware performance.

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Embedded Firmware DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingLinux and RTOS ExpertiseHardware Debugging ToolsCommunication Protocols (CAN, UART, I2C, SPI)

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Hard Skills

Embedded Firmware DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingBash ScriptingLinux SystemsRTOS SystemsReal-Time Behavior UnderstandingLow-Level Hardware InterfacesCommunication Protocols (CAN, UART, I2C, SPI)System Bring-Up

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentorshipCollaborationProblem-SolvingRoot-Cause Analysis

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersJTAGHardware Debugging ToolsTest FirmwareAutomation Scripts

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceRoboticsConsumer ElectronicsElectromechanical Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonRTOSC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead firmware development for PCB bring-up, including power-on validation, peripheral testing, and interface bring-up
Architect and implement low-level drivers, diagnostic tools, and early-stage test utilities for new hardware platforms
Develop measurement, monitoring, and logging capabilities to assess hardware performance and reliability
Partner with the hardware team to troubleshoot component, signal-integrity, and interface issues
Own creation and maintenance of test firmware, automation scripts, and engineering validation tools
Oversee configuration, execution, and debugging of hardware test benches, fixtures, and development platforms
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance in root-cause analysis for hardware–firmware interaction issues
Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure robust hardware performance
Drive hardware–firmware integration across multiple designs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
7+ years of experience developing embedded firmware in C/C++, Python, and Bash
Expertise with Linux and RTOS-based systems
Strong understanding of real-time behavior, system bring-up, and low-level hardware interfaces
Proficiency with CAN, UART, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and related communication protocols
Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and hardware debugging tools
Background in robotics, consumer electronics, or complex electromechanical systems
Availability to be onsite at the Redwood City location at least four times a week
Familiarity with system modeling, control fundamentals, or sensor integration is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law