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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Brooks Automation, Inc.
- **Location:** Chelmsford, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $105,593.0 - $142,862.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, JavaScript (Programming Language), Abstraction Layers, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, DevOps, Embedded Software, EtherCAT, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Motion Planning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Organization, Multithreading, Scripting, Real Time Systems, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9f251b7ae9a3ed27

## About the Role

* Proficiency in programming C++11 or later.
 * Experience with embedded real-time systems under a multi-threading and interrupt driven environment, such as QNX or Real-Time Linux.
 * Experience with BSP and low-level hardware interface development, including FPGA integration, hardware abstraction layers (HAL), interrupt handling, and board bring-up.
 * Experience applying object-oriented design best practices.
 * Experience working as part of a team following modern software development practices (SDLC), working with revision control tools, using remote debuggers, and following software release processes, ideally in an Agile environment.
 * Experience in one or more of following would be a plus,
 + Experience working with customers to address field issues.
 + Experience with robotics, kinematics/dynamics, or motion planning.
 + Experience with EtherCAT software stack.
 + Familiarity with Machine Learning.
 + Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, MATLAB, or similar scripting languages a plus

## Description

* Develop embedded software for new and legacy products within the Robotics Automation Group to control robot motion, interface with vacuum chamber sub-systems, and perform self-diagnostics.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering team, product management, and customer to define new product features to support Design-in-Wins.
 * Develop and communicate software requirements and design changes to peers; participate in design reviews.
 * Ensure reliable and high-quality software through development and automated testing best practices.
 * Actively participate in Zero Defects initiatives to improve our DevOps software development process; research and evaluate process improvements or new tools.
 * Collaborate on design of test equipment and setup of robotic hardware or systems.
 * Support manufacturing and field service engineers in investigating and troubleshooting field issues (remote or on-site).


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