Senior Platform Software Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior Platform Software Engineer (Robotics): Building the core operating system, data networks, protocols, and embedded software subsystems for commercially scalable hirify.global robots with an accent on high-integrity software, hardware integration, and safe human-robot collaboration. Focus on designing performance-critical Linux systems, integrating sensors and computing platforms, and leading cross-functional projects that validate reliable operation in real-world industrial environments.

Location: On-site in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $180,000–$250,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops commercially scalable and safe hirify.global robots for industrial applications and human-robot collaboration.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and validate embedded software for hirify.global robots operating in real-world environments.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, computing platforms, and safety systems into fault-tolerant robotic systems.
• Lead cross-functional projects spanning robotic perception, computing subsystems, and software integration.
• Test and evaluate new systems on robots to verify safety, reliability, and performance.
• Build development tools, infrastructure, and operational practices for a fast-iterating R&D organization.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, robotics control specialists, software developers, and physical AI engineers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing and deploying production software for embedded Linux systems.
• Strong programming experience with C++, C, Rust, Python, or Go.
• Experience building time-sensitive and performance-critical applications.
• Thorough understanding of Ethernet, IP networking, HTTP, or gRPC.
• Experience with Yocto or Buildroot, Linux kernel builds, and device driver development.
• Strong technical communication skills and experience leading cross-functional technical projects.

Nice to have

• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms.
• Experience working with camera, lidar, radar, and IMU sensor data.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for US-based employees.
• 23 days of accrued PTO, separate sick leave, and paid company holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Equity participation.
• Daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in the office.
• Opportunity to own key initiatives and collaborate with engineers and researchers in AI and robotics.