Automation Hardware & Software Integration Engineer at Foundation Robotics Labs Inc

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

160000.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Bring-up, Firmware Integration, Middleware Integration, Control Software, Automated Test Frameworks, Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), Actuator Testing, End-of-line Testing, Functional Testing, Performance Testing, System-level Debugging, Log Collection, Java, Python, Embedded Systems, Real-time Systems

Industry

Robotics Engineering

Description

Who should join You like working in person with a team in San Francisco. You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday. You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in. We are building technology; you need to understand technology well. You care about aesthetics and design inside out. If it's not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to “fix” it. You don't need someone to motivate you; you get things done. Why We Are Hiring for This Role Lead and support software bring-up for new robot hardware, including sensors, actuators, and embedded systems. Integrate and validate firmware, middleware, and control software modules on humanoid platforms. Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for software validation, Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing for actuators, and end-of-line manufacturing tests. Design and execute functional and performance tests across locomotion, perception, manipulation, and other robotic subsystems. Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to debug system-level issues. Build tools and infrastructure to monitor robot behavior, collect logs, and track test results. Document integration and test procedures and contribute to internal best practices for continuous testing and deployment. What Kind of Person We Are Looking For: Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across hardware and software interfaces Proficient in Java & Python. Familiarity with manufacturing test systems and end-of-line testing processes. Experience with real-time systems, and embedded device communication (e.g., EtherCat, CAN, I2C, SPI, UART). Familiarity with test automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git). Experience working with humanoid or legged robots. Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation and real-time test frameworks. Background in fast-paced startups or hardware prototyping environments 4-5+ years of work experience in robotics software integration, embedded systems, or test automation. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Benefits: We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits. Salary: The annual compensation is expected to be between $135,000 - $160,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading and supporting software bring-up for new robot hardware, including sensors and embedded systems, and integrating/validating firmware and control software modules on humanoid platforms. Key tasks include developing automated test frameworks, designing functional/performance tests for robotic subsystems, and collaborating with engineering teams to debug system-level issues.