🤖 Robotics Software Engineering - Real-Time Control & Embedded Systems at Proception Inc (W25)
$100K - $200K  •  0.40% - 1.00%
Making humanoids dexterous enough to thread a needle
Palo Alto, CA, US
Full-time
Will sponsor
Any (new grads ok)
About Proception Inc

We work on the dexterity problem for humanoids

About the role
Skills: C++, Embedded Linux

“Join our embedded systems team to develop the real-time control systems that power our robotic hands. You'll work on low-level firmware, motor control, and sensor integration to enable precise and responsive robotic manipulation.”

🎯Role Details

•Develop real-time firmware for motor control and sensor interfaces

•Implement and optimize control loops for precise robotic manipulation

•Integrate and calibrate sensors (force, tactile, IMU, encoders)

•Work with RTOS and Linux-based real-time controllers

•Develop and test safety-critical systems for robotic hands

•Collaborate with AI and hardware teams to optimize system performance

⚡Requirements

•Pursuing a BS or MS in Robotics, Mechatronics, or related CS/Engineering fields

•Strong C/C++ skills with experience in embedded systems development

•Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux kernel development

•Familiarity with motor control systems and sensor interfaces

•Understanding of real-time control loops and timing constraints

•Experience with communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, EtherCAT)

•Familiarity with debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

•Experience with ROS/ROS2, machine learning, or HIL testing

💰Compensation & Benefits

•Opportunity to make impactful contributions to real-world robotics systems

•Work alongside world-class roboticists and engineers

•Access to state-of-the-art robotic platforms and labs

•Competitive salary and equity package

•Comprehensive health benefits

Please also apply on our website https://www.proception.ai/careers for better tracking. Thanks!

Interview Process

Two technical phone interview followed by a technical presentation.

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