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Position Summary
The Embedded Software Principle is responsible for the architecture, development, and delivery of embedded software systems that power autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and related robotic platforms. This role leads the design and implementation of real-time software controlling robot motion, navigation, sensing, communications, safety systems, and hardware integration.
The Embedded Software Principle serves as the technical authority for embedded systems within the robotics organization and works closely with Robotics, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Platform, QA, and Product teams to ensure reliable operation in demanding warehouse and industrial environments.
The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in embedded systems with practical experience deploying and supporting mobile robotic platforms in production environments.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Define and maintain the embedded software architecture for robotic platforms.
- Establish engineering standards, coding guidelines, testing requirements, and development processes.
- Lead technical design reviews and architecture discussions.
- Mentor embedded software engineers and provide technical guidance.
- Drive technical decision-making across robotics and platform initiatives.
- Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering leadership on technology roadmaps.
Embedded Software Development
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software running on robotic platforms.
- Robot motion control and navigation systems
- Sensor fusion
- Power management
- Communications
- Diagnostics
- Safety systems
- Implement robust and maintainable software using modern engineering practices.
- Optimize software performance for real-time and resource-constrained environments.
Mobile Robotics Systems
- Develop software supporting autonomous robot operation in warehouse and industrial environments.
- Lidar systems
- Cameras
- IMUs
- OTA Updates
- Safety sensors
- Motor controllers
- Battery management systems
- Wireless communication systems (4g)
- Collaborate with robotics engineers on navigation and autonomy features.
- Support fleet-scale deployment and operational reliability.
Hardware Integration
- Partner with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams during hardware development.
- Develop drivers and interfaces for embedded peripherals and custom hardware.
- Participate in board bring-up and hardware validation activities.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware/software integration issues.