# Firmware / Embedded Systems Engineer

> Raydar · San Mateo, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-19

**Salary:** USD 100,000–300,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

About the company

Our client is a robotics company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Develop embedded firmware for motor control and real-time robotic systems, working directly with hardware teams on integration and testing.

What you'll do

\- Build microcontroller and embedded Linux firmware for motor control.

\- Develop and debug low-level communications.

\- Implement real-time behavior using embedded operating systems.

\- Bring up new circuit boards and integrate electromechanical hardware.

\- Connect firmware with higher-level robot communication frameworks.

## Requirements

What we're looking for

\- 3 to 10 years of relevant firmware or embedded systems experience.

\- A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, robotics, or mechatronics.

\- Strong C and C++ skills for embedded systems.

\- BLDC motor control experience, including field-oriented control and PWM.

\- Real-time operating system experience and hands-on CAN, RS-485, SPI, or UART knowledge.

\- Comfort debugging firmware in a hardware laboratory.

Bonus points

\- Experience bringing up circuit boards or working at a robotics startup.

\- ROS or DDS integration experience.

## Benefits

Compensation and benefits

\- Base salary: USD 100,000 to 300,000 per year.

\- Equity: Competitive equity.

\- Relocation support.

Location and work model

\- Onsite in San Mateo, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

\- Visa support is described for O-1, H-1B, and TN categories; eligibility is reviewed during hiring.

## Apply

[Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/0BDE8F0024/apply)

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