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# Firmware/ Embedded Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Skild Ai
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $300,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Distributed Data Store, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Machine Learning, Real-Time Operating Systems, RTLinux, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, VxWorks, Real Time Systems
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/firmware-embedded-systems-engineer-san-mateo-ca--1c4746df-fc2d-47e0-998f-a0065a0059bf

## About the Role

Embedded Systems, Systems Engineering, Computer Firmware, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Motor Control Systems, Algorithms, Realtime Operating System, Embedded Systems, Communications Protocols, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics.

 * Hands-on experience in firmware development for robotics, motor control, or embedded systems.
 * Expertise in BLDC motor control, including FOC (Field-Oriented Control), PWM, and current/position control techniques.
 * Proficiency in low-level communication protocols such as RS-485, CAN, and SPI.
 * Experience with real-time embedded systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, RT Linux).
 * Familiarity with DDS frameworks (e.g., ROS).
 * Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems and adept with debugging tools.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex system integration challenges.

## Description

We are seeking a proficient Firmware Engineer that will develop and optimize firmware for BLDC motor control and real-time embedded systems. Key responsibilities include implementing control algorithms, debugging communication protocols, and integrating firmware with frameworks like ROS, while collaborating with hardware teams to ensure system performance., * Design, debug, and integrate low-level communication protocols such as RS-485, CAN, UART, and SPI.

 * Develop firmware for microcontrollersand embedded Linux environments
 * Implement and maintain real-time systems using RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, RT Linux, VxWorks).
 * Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new PCBAs and integrate them into electromechanical systems
 * Integrate firmware into higher-level communication frameworks, such as DDS (Distributed Data Service), e.g., ROS.
 * Test, validate, and debug firmware systems in the lab.
 * Document firmware design processes and contribute to best practices.