Engineering lead driving package design tasks for Cisco's groundbreaking ASICs. Collaborating with multi - functional teams and mentoring engineers to innovate high - performance networking technologies.
About the role
- Senior Firmware Engineer shaping firmware architecture for warehouse automation robotics at Pickle Robot Company. Contributing directly to safety, efficiency, and reliability of autonomous unloading systems.
Responsibilities
- discover how to use new peripherals and extend the functionality of existing ones within our robotic system
- configure and program devices, including PLCs, motor controllers, and safety systems
- implement communication via Modbus, PROFIsafe, CAN, Ethernet, and similar protocols
- design clean, well-documented APIs between peripherals and Pickle's object-oriented, distributed platform
- characterize the performance of peripheral interfaces to design and implement meaningful improvements
- design and implement safety-critical features, including emergency stop mechanisms, collision-avoidance systems, and other safety-related functionality
- develop Python scripts, test harnesses, and debugging tools to verify the reliability and safety of firmware across the system
- drive design and code reviews, raising quality standards across the firmware team
Requirements
- 5–7 years of professional software development experience
- demonstrated excellence in the physical layer of complex systems
- safety PLCs, motor control, sensor acquisition, and real-time control loops
- deep proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming
- strong in C and/or C++ for embedded systems development
- hands-on experience with real-time operating systems, PLCs, and embedded development tools
- proven ability to read the manual for a complex peripheral, a rangefinder, a motor controller, and a robotic arm
- experienced with version control via GitHub and collaborative development workflows
- familiarity with relevant safety standards such as ISO 13849, IEC 62046, ANSI B11, or ANSI RIA R15 is a strong plus
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Benefits
- health, dental, & vision insurance
- unlimited vacation
- all federal and state holidays
- 401K contributions of 5% your salary
- travel supplies
- other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive
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