EU remote
Senior Firmware Engineer (m/f/d)
About this role
About the role Agile Robots SE is a high-tech startup based in Munich. Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI and robotics by developing robotic systems that offer state-of-the-art full-body force sensitivity and world-leading vision intelligence. This unique combination of technologies enables us to provide intelligent, easy-to-use, and affordable robotic solutions with safe human-robot interaction. We are a dynamic and innovative software development company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology.
We specialize in creating cutting-edge solutions that transform industries and redefine user experiences. Your Responsibilities Design and implement firmware for CiA-profile based devices across diverse robotics subsystems, covering both rapid proof-of-concept and production-grade quality Maintain, refactor, and improve existing firmware for robotic devices Implement and integrate Linux kernel drivers as part of a custom BSP Design error handling, fault reporting, and diagnostic mechanisms at the firmware level Implement foreground/background and RTOS-based architectures suited to real-time constraints Configure linker scripts for memory partitioning and task isolation Set up and maintain toolchains for diverse MCU targets Bring up and validate new hardware in collaboration with hardware engineers during board bring-up phases Implement and maintain communication protocol stacks (CAN, EtherCAT, SPI, UART, I2C) Own firmware components end-to-end - debugging, testing, documentation, and release Drive firmware architecture decisions and cross-team technical alignment with robotics software and hardware teams Essential Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 5+ years of professional firmware development, preferably in robotics or industrial systems Proven record of real-time firmware development and deployment on production hardware Hands-on experience with STM32 and TI MCU families Proficient in C/C++, GCC toolchain, GDB, and CMake Experience writing Linux kernel drivers as part of custom BSPs Solid understanding of RTOS and bare-metal architectures (foreground/background, interrupt-driven) Experience with communication protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, SPI, UART, I2C) Strong debugging and fault analysis skills at the firmware level Excellent communication and documentation skills in English Beneficial Skills Familiarity with diverse CPU architectures, including multi-core systems Familiarity with CiA device profiles (e.g.