Software Engineer, Hardware Interface

About the position

Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people's lives more fulfilling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software to automate setup and configuration processes for Agility Linux devices.
• Create software solutions that enable communication between peripheral devices and Agility's custom software.
• Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and rigorously test comprehensive solutions for complex, multi-component software challenges.
• Develop HIL and unit tests to ensure software reliability and quality.
• Develop and maintain CI workflows and scripts.
• Provide technical support and configuration assistance for Digit and other Agility devices operating in diverse environments.

Requirements

• BS or MS in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience developing, maintaining and testing Python software for Linux devices.
• Experience using and configuring Linux-based systems, including working with systems and network configuration as well as building custom kernels and/or Linux distributions.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively both orally and in writing with other team members.
• Authorization to work in the USA.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of OS security features (TPM, secure boot).
• Experience with full-system emulation (QEMU, KVM).
• Experience with embedded Linux development for robots or similar complex hardware.
• Familiarity with Agile development, issue tracking (Jira), version control (Git), and CI/CD.
• Experience with modern C/C++ programming (C++17 / C++20).
• Experience with hardware protocols and communication libraries (EtherCAT, CANopen, pysoem, pyserial).

Benefits

• 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 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches twice a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.