Senior Firmware Engineer (Waltham) Job at Boston Dynamics, Waltham, MA

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  • Boston Dynamics
  • Waltham, MA

Job Description

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We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Senior Firmware Engineers to join our Atlas, Spot and Stretch teams here at Boston Dynamics. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge safety firmware solutions for advanced robots. You will be involved in the full firmware development lifecycle, from concept to production, and will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects with a talented team of engineers. Although prior expertise with safety firmware is not required for this role, you will be expected to learn and develop safety firmware.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement safety firmware for embedded systems for a wide variety of components.
  • Write clean, efficient, well-tested and maintainable code in C and C++.
  • Drive firmware development through the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to define hardware/software interfaces and ensure seamless integration.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving the team's development processes.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in embedded systems and firmware development.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and share your expertise.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of proven experience driving firmware development through the full lifecycle.
  • Strong programming skills in C and C++.
  • Deep understanding of embedded systems concepts, including numerical representation, memory management, state machines, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, particularly STM32 or similar architectures.
  • Proficiency in using basic embedded development tools and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers).
  • Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills with a strong analytical mindset.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with motor control software and actuator systems.
  • Experience with Aurix microcontroller architecture.
  • Functional Safety experience with standards such as IEC 62304/IEC 61508/ISO 26262/MISRA C
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and best practices for embedded systems.
  • Experience with FPGA development using Verilog or VHDL.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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