Sr. Sustaining Firmware Engineer

Serve Robotics is revolutionizing urban delivery with their innovative sidewalk robots, creating a more efficient and sustainable future for local deliveries. As a Sr. Sustaining Firmware Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the embedded systems that power their autonomous delivery robots.

The position requires a deep technical background in embedded systems and firmware development, with hands-on experience in C/C++ programming, real-time operating systems, and hardware interfaces. You'll be working at the intersection of hardware and software, leading failure analysis investigations, implementing firmware improvements, and ensuring the reliability of deployed systems.

This role is perfect for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent problem-solving abilities and leadership skills. You'll be working with a diverse team of industry veterans in software, hardware, and design, collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines to solve complex challenges in robotics and automation.

The company offers competitive compensation ($140K-$170K) plus equity, reflecting their commitment to attracting top talent. Based in Los Angeles, you'll be part of a team that's already making waves in the commercial delivery space, with a fleet of robots successfully operating in real-world conditions.

Key aspects of the role include leading firmware-level failure analysis, implementing critical system improvements, developing diagnostic tools, and mentoring junior engineers. You'll need to be comfortable with both detailed technical work and cross-functional collaboration, as you'll be interfacing with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of embedded firmware experience, strong proficiency in C/C++, and extensive knowledge of hardware interfaces and debugging tools. Experience with robotics, motor control, or safety-critical firmware is highly valued. You should be someone who takes ownership of complex problems and can bridge the gap between hardware and software teams effectively.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics technology that's actively shaping the future of urban logistics. You'll be contributing to a product that's not just technically innovative but also has a tangible positive impact on urban communities by making deliveries more efficient and sustainable.