Staff Software Engineer, Hardware Interface

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Staff Software Engineer, Hardware Interface in USA

Agility Robotics
Full time
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USA
08/20/2026
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Fremont, CA

Responsibilities

Own the design, development, and evolution of C++ software components interfacing with OS drivers and hardware for high-bandwidth, low-latency robot control.
Drive technical direction and architecture decisions for hardware interface software.
Integrate software, electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems across cross-disciplinary teams.
Debug cross-domain problems and establish practices for diagnostics, observability, and failure handling.
Integrate computing systems over WiFi, networking, serial communications, and industrial fieldbuses.
Write performant, tested, maintainable, and documented C++ software.
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance while raising engineering standards.
Build prototypes and lead complex technical efforts that turn component assemblies into functional, testable robotic systems.

Requirements

MS in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of industry experience.
Strong expertise with modern C++ for complex, performance-sensitive systems.
Experience designing and delivering large-scale software with significant hardware/software integration complexity.
Deep understanding of performant, maintainable, reliable production software engineering practices.
Proficiency using and programming for recent Linux systems.
Extensive experience writing and debugging software for hardware-in-the-loop systems.
Experience debugging electrical, mechanical, and software problems involving electromechanical systems.
Experience implementing automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, or Profinet; EtherCAT is highly desirable.
Ability to lead technical discussions, influence engineering decisions, and communicate across disciplines.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Bonus qualifications include real-time or low-latency systems, embedded C++, electronic circuit debugging tools, brushless motor control, Linux networking, Python, Jira, Git, and continuous integration and deployment experience.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement based out of the Fremont, California office.
401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
Company stock options and annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles.
Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of employment.
Employee Assistance Program, paid parental leave, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance for eligible roles.
Paid time off and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown; exempt employees receive flexible unlimited PTO, while non-exempt employees receive vacation and paid sick leave.
Catered lunches four times per week and snacks at Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Flexible work arrangements and growth opportunities.

Salary: $230k - $299k/yr

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