Embedded Firmware Engineer II

About SF MOTORS, INC. (dba SERES) SF Motors is building the next generation of intelligent robotic systems that combine advanced mobility, autonomy, and human-like adaptability. Our mission is to revolutionize how machines move, perceive, and interact in complex environments by integrating control engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning at every level of design. Embedded Firmware Engineer II Duties and Responsibilities Develop and maintain firmware on STM32 / TI / Renesas MCU platforms Implement and debug low-level drivers (ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, I2C, UART, DMA, Timers) Support PCB bring-up, board validation, and hardware debugging Develop and optimize communication stacks (CAN, CANFD, Ethernet, Modbus, etc.) Write clean, maintainable C/C++ for real-time embedded systems Diagnose hardware and firmware integration issues Collaborate closely with hardware and controls engineers Develop internal tools and test scripts (Python preferred) Support firmware release cycles, regression testing, and documentation Contribute to code reviews and design discussions Design and implement firmware architectures that support scalable multi-actuator robotic systems Develop robust communication interfaces between embedded firmware and high-level SDK layers Define and maintain firmware-to-host communication protocols and command abstractions Support kinematics-related data exchange and synchronization across distributed nodes Ensure deterministic timing and low-latency communication across robotic joints Participate in system-level debugging across firmware, SDK, and control layers Optimize performance for multi-joint coordination and synchronized actuation Qualifications B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field  3–5 years of embedded firmware experience  Strong proficiency in C (C++ a plus)  Hands-on experience with MCU peripherals and low-level driver development  Experience with board bring-up and debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG)  Experience with real-time systems  Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols  Experience developing firmware for robotic systems, motor controllers, or multi-axis motion platforms  Understanding of motor control fundamentals (FOC, PID control, current/velocity/position loops)  Experience working with CAN-based multi-node robotic architectures  Familiarity with ROS / ROS2 or robotics middleware is a plus  Experience designing clean, stable SDK APIs for hardware abstraction  Familiarity with CI/CD workflows for embedded systems  Experience writing Python scripts for automation or testing preferred  Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment Why Join Us Tackle real-time systems, high-performance control, and multi-sensor fusion Join a high-ownership, fast-paced startup environment Contribute to true 0-to-1 development of next-generation robotics Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment authorization will be required at the time of hire. SF Motors is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.