Staff Firmware Engineer

• Design, create, and validate embedded software which helps to ensure our robots can operate safely in the presence of people
• Work at the boundaries of hardware and software to unite the many components of a robot into a single functioning system that is performant and fault tolerant
• Lead cross-functional technical projects involving interdisciplinary efforts to develop robotic perception and computing sub-systems
• Integrate and evaluate new systems with our robots to test and deliver safe robotics
• Help build the infrastructure and operations for a unique small R&D team inside of Boston Dynamics working closely together to unlock new capabilities for our robots
• Be part of a team bringing cutting edge technology to improve the safety of robotics working in real world applications

• 5+ years of experience in C++ and embedded systems
• Experience writing and delivering safety critical software, for example for autonomous vehicles, driver assist systems, robotics, or medical devices
• Experience developing software systems for time-sensitive control systems, including working with real-time operating systems and networks
• Experience working with embedded microcontrollers to implement functions that cross the boundaries of hardware and software
• Strong communication skills, including ability to author technical documentation and deliver presentations on technical topics
• History of leading cross-functional technical efforts through planning, technical requirement development, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• History of working in small, fast moving, interdisciplinary teams

Experience working within a standardized functional safety process (e.g. IEC 61508 or ISO 26262)

medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure