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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Helsing
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Motion Planning, Node.Js, TypeScript, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Data Logging, Real Time Systems, Peripherals, Docker, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e8f90d40cc4bc8c7b1305e2992afa0cc7

## About the Role

* Have 5 years of experience developing embedded firmware for real-time systems
 * Have a BSc in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent (MSc preferred)
 * Are proficient in C/C++ for embedded targets, with a strong grasp of MCU internals, peripherals, and real-time constraints
 * Are comfortable using hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs) and reading schematics
 * Are able to work fully independently, owning firmware from concept to validation
 * Are proficient in both English & Spanish

## Description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate firmware engineer with a hands-on and problem-solving mindset to join us at our office in Barcelona. You will work on solving real challenges in a fast-paced environment, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of electrical, controls, and higher-level software engineers to build reliable, observable, and debuggable robotics systems.

You will operate at the boundary between hardware and software, with a strong electrical engineering mindset, helping to architect the future of robotics through best-in-class, modern software engineering practices.

This is an individual contributor role. You will be the main owner of the firmware across our robotics platforms - from concept through implementation, validation, and long-term maintenance. It is not a management position, and we're looking for someone who thrives working autonomously and taking end-to-end technical ownership, while collaborating closely with the wider hardware and software teams.

Day-to-day

 * Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for real-time systems: control, sensing, and system monitoring
 * Own the full firmware lifecycle: architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
 * Debug complex system-level issues where the root cause may span software, firmware, hardware, or component behavior
 * Use hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs to diagnose timing, signaling, and electrical issues
 * Act as the technical bridge between hardware and software, collaborating closely with EEs, controls, motion planning, and systems engineers
 * Advise leadership on firmware-related technical decisions and strategy
 * Drive technical decision making and implementation through hands-on and technically deep work

Ownership Areas

Control systems, including power Stages and Motor control, embedded communications, system health monitoring/logging, and hardware bring-up.

Tech Stack

 * MCUs: TI c28x MCUs
 * Languages: C / C++
 * Supporting Systems: Linux host OS, NodeJS / TypeScript, Docker
 * Tooling: GitHub Actions, CI/CD
 * Protocols: CANOpenFD, BISSC, SSI, UART, I2C.


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