Embedded Software Engineer (Robotics)

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Salary: $159,800–$235,000 USD per year, plus potential equity grants

Company

hirify.global Labs is an innovation hub focused on automation and robotics solutions for last-mile logistics.

What you will do

• Own firmware bring-up and integration for new ARM Cortex-M embedded platforms.
• Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware and RTOS-based applications for robotic subsystems.
• Implement firmware for motor control, sensors, telemetry, power systems, and safety-critical functionality.
• Write robust, maintainable, and documented C/C++ code for embedded targets.
• Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers on schematic review, hardware bring-up, and system integration.
• Lead system bring-up, validation, debugging, and improvements to firmware safety and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on embedded systems development experience.
• Deep expertise in bare-metal programming on ARM microcontrollers.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded firmware design patterns.
• Experience with custom-board hardware bring-up, low-level debugging, digital electronics, and buses including I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN.
• Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and take ownership across the full development cycle.

Nice to have

• Experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or Embedded Linux on constrained systems.
• Familiarity with motor control, power systems, or battery management in robotics or automotive contexts.
• Experience reading schematics and performing board-level debugging with hardware teams.
• Knowledge of safety-critical systems, watchdogs, and fault handling.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering or advanced R&D environments.

Culture & Benefits

• High-ownership engineering environment focused on measurable business impact.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and paid parental leave.
• Flexible paid time off for salaried roles, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
• Wellness, commuter, family-forming assistance, and mental health benefits.