Staff Software Engineer, Hardware Interface

Highlights

• Own low-level software powering commercially deployed humanoid robots in warehouses.
• Bring new robot capabilities from early prototypes to reliable production systems.
• Transform piles of parts into functional, testable brand-new robot prototypes.

What they offer

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays including winter shutdown
• Generous paid parental leave programs
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation assistance for eligible roles
• Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles
• Catered lunches four times a week and snacks at Salem and Pittsburgh locations

Ideal candidate

A hands-on systems thinker with deep hardware-software intuition who thrives debugging across disciplines. You love turning raw prototypes into robust production robots and leading technical direction in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• MS in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering or related field with 8+ years industry experience
• Strong expertise in modern C++ (17, 20) for complex performance-sensitive systems
• Proven ability to design large-scale software with hardware/software integration complexity
• Proficient in programming for recent Linux systems
• Extensive experience with hardware-in-the-loop and cross-domain electro-mechanical debugging
• Experience with automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, Profinet (EtherCAT highly desirable)
• Ability to lead technical discussions and communicate across disciplines
• Authorization to work in the USA