Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, or similar high-complexity environments.
2+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams.
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams with scalable processes.
Expertise in writing performant and maintainable software.
Effective communicator with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders.
Experience with modern C++ (17, 20) and FreeRTOS or similar.
Responsibilities
Build and lead a team of senior embedded software engineers.
Champion the team's talent and represent their needs to senior leadership.
Mentor engineers and foster technical rigor and ownership.
Manage performance cycles and create individualized development plans.
Contribute to the C++ firmware architecture for low-level sensor networks and controls.
Work with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex software and hardware integration problems.
Review code, manage sprint planning, and prioritize workloads.
Benefits
401(k) Plan with a 6% company match.
Company stock options.
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
Eligible for benefits on the first day of employment.
Flexible, unlimited PTO for exempt employees and 10 vacation days for non-exempt employees.
Catered lunches and healthy snacks at locations.
Generous paid parental leave programs.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Full Job Description
The firmware team at Agility develops low-level embedded software for controls and sensors throughout our robots. The Firmware Engineering Manager leads this team of high performing engineers to plan robot firmware architecture, design subsystems, and develop robust and reliable firmware for our full line of robots. In this role, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to understand the unique requirements for our products and play a key role in ensuring that we have robot designs that are robust and production-ready. Your team will facilitate the bridge between hardware and higher level robot control algorithms, to test systems, and to other stakeholders by documenting interfaces and providing support to other engineers.
About The Work
Build and lead a team of senior embedded software engineers.
Champion the existing team's talent and represent their needs to senior leadership.
Mentor engineers and foster technical rigor and ownership.
Manage performance cycles, create individualized development plans.
Contribute to the C++ firmware architecture that drives our robot's low-level sensor network, controls, and power management systems
Work with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems involving the integration of software and hardware in robot systems.
Review code, manage sprint planning, plan releases, prioritize workloads.
About You
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
10+ years experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, industrial automation, or similar high-complexity software and systems environments
2+ years experience leading and managing engineering teams.
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams while establishing scalable processes and operational rigor.
Expertise in best practices for writing performant and maintainable software
Effective communicator capable of influencing technical and executive stakeholders and driving alignment across software and hardware development teams.
Ability to incorporate and use AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Experience writing modern C++ (17, 20)
Experience using FreeRTOS or similar
Ability to balance technical depth with strategic leadership in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Familiarity with standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment.
Experience with unit testing such as with GTest and coverage analysis
Authorization to work in the USA
Location
This is a hybrid position based out of our Fremont, CA office. Candidates should anticipate regular travel to Salem, OR, averaging ~15% with bursts of extended stays during critical project phases.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Anticipated Base Salary Range
$198,000-$257,000 USD
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
Equity: Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off:
Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.
About Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics is a robotics company that designs and builds bipedal robots for a variety of applications. The company's robots are designed to operate in human environments, and are capable of navigating stairs, uneven terrain, and other obstacles. Agility Robotics' robots are used in a variety of industries, including logistics, delivery, and inspection. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Albany, Oregon.
