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# Lead, Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Robot RX
- **Location:** Newark, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Static Program Analysis, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Firmware, Real-Time Operating Systems, Sensor Fusion, Software Engineering, Bare Metal, Software Coding
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1f872e4988b64913

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in firmware or embedded software engineering, with at least 3 years leading a team of firmware engineers
 * Track record of shipping embedded software for complex electromechanical products from prototype through mass production
 * Deep expertise in real-time embedded systems, including RTOS-based and bare-metal architectures, with the ability to set technical direction for the team
 * Experience balancing speed of development with establishing engineering processes such as code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, static analysis, and test automation
 * Ability to recruit, develop, and mentor firmware engineers while maintaining hands-on involvement in architectural decisions and critical-path development
 * Previous successful partnerships with electrical, mechanical, and cloud/application software teams via excellent cross-functional communication skills
 * Strong understanding of the hardware-firmware boundary, including peripheral bring-up, driver development, and board support package ownership

## Description

* Lead the firmware engineering team in developing embedded software for motor control, host coordination, sensor fusion, and system diagnostics on our platform
 * Define the firmware architecture, coding standards, and testing frameworks that ensure reliable, maintainable, and updatable embedded software across product generations
 * Drive firmware development planning and milestone tracking, coordinating deliverables across firmware, electrical, and mechanical work streams
 * Establish and enforce code review, static analysis, and continuous integration practices that uphold the quality bar required for a pharmaceutical environment
 * Manage the release process, communicate the availability of expected feature sets within the company, and facilitate thorough release candidate testing through functional test plans


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