Embedded Software Engineer (Robotics)

Location: On site in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; US persons only

Company

KEF Robotics develops emerging robotic technologies and field-ready embedded solutions.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain firmware for embedded devices from prototypes through production deployment.
• Validate visual navigation payloads, including architecture, integration, calibration, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Implement low-level drivers and hardware interfaces, and integrate IMU, camera, and time-synchronization sensors.
• Debug embedded systems in laboratory and field conditions, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver fixes.
• Create integration documentation and support customer and partner trials, qualification testing, and technical troubleshooting.
• Convert customer feedback into technical requirements and product roadmap improvements.

Requirements

• Hands-on firmware development experience for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python, with solid STM32 experience including writing or modifying drivers.
• Experience with robotics and real-time embedded troubleshooting, including timestamp synchronization and sensor issues.
• Experience with custom wire harnessing and Linux development and testing tools.
• Strong attention to calibration procedures, reproducible testing, and clean release practices.
• Must be a US person and work on site in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Nice to have

• Experience with computer vision or visual-inertial systems, including camera/IMU pipelines and calibration.
• Drone piloting experience.
• Familiarity with MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot, INAV, or other autopilot software.
• Familiarity with ROS or ROS 2.

Culture & Benefits

• Entrepreneurial, hands-on environment focused on emerging robotic technology.
• Collaborative workplace that values work-life balance and mental health.
• Travel of up to 30% may be required.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Medical benefits, 401(k) match, flexible hours, and vacation policy.
• Office in Pittsburgh with free off-street parking.