Staff Robotics Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of embedded firmware systems from concept through production
• Drive system design across communication layers including CAN, I2C, and high-level RPC interfaces
• Implement robust, portable firmware using C/C++ for ARM-based microcontrollers and SBCs
• Develop and maintain protocol implementations for CAN bus, Modbus, I2C, UART, and SPI
• Design and maintain gRPC and Protocol Buffer interfaces to expose hardware services
• Implement motor control algorithms including tuning, sequencing, and encoder-based positioning
• Design and maintain unit testing and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments
• Debug systems using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software teams to align on firmware behaviors

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in embedded systems firmware development and architecture
• Deep understanding of CAN bus, Modbus, I2C, SPI, and UART protocols
• Experience with motion control, motor tuning, and trajectory optimization
• Strong C and C++ skills
• Experience designing gRPC and Protobuf interfaces
• Proven ability to lead unit testing strategy and build HIL testing environments
• Experience with hardware bring-up and debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer)
• Familiarity with Linux-based SBCs
• Must be located within commuting distance to Mountain View, CA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CanOpen protocol
• Familiarity with PLCs or industrial automation frameworks
• Background in industrial automation, robotics, or distributed systems
• Experience with firmware bootloaders and OTA update strategies
• Understanding of network protocols like Ethernet, MQTT, and TCP/IP
• Exposure to DevOps practices for firmware

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K, life, and disability coverage
• Generous PTO policy
• Stock options

About the Company

Fulfil is a well-funded, rapidly growing company that has developed a custom automation robotics system to pick and pack online orders of groceries and other consumables, aiming to reduce waste and improve environmental impact in the food supply chain.