Middleware Software Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Middleware Software Engineer (Robotics): Developing C++ middleware for a general-purpose humanoid robot, providing system-wide functionality to specialized controls and autonomy software. Focus on ensuring software ecosystem stability, scalability, and thorough testing in CI.

Location: Requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration in Sunnyvale, CA

Company

hirify.global is an AI Robotics company developing a general-purpose humanoid.

What you will do

• Architect, design, implement, and test C++ middleware for the robot.
• Develop Python tooling and interfaces.
• Ensure software ecosystem stability, scalability, and thorough testing in CI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience writing production C++.
• Mastery of C++, Python, and Linux.
• Understanding of how to create testable software systems.
• Good knowledge of computer architecture.
• Understanding of Linux userspace and kernel environments.
• Proficiency with networking protocols.
• Comfortable using debuggers and performance profiling tooling.

Nice to have

• Experience working on systems with timing constraints.
• Experience working in resource-constrained environments like microcontrollers.
• Knowledge of communication buses and protocols like Ethercat, Serial, CAN, or USB.