Senior Embedded C++/Rust Software Engineer (Robotics)

Full Spectrum partners with leading companies in MedTech to develop cutting-edge software for medical devices. With projects focused on embedded systems, mobile apps, robotics, engineers at Full Spectrum love the challenge of working with clients on products that have a meaningful impact. Working across different client projects with a wide range of technologies, a career at Full Spectrum offers both technical and professional growth opportunities.

Senior Embedded C++/Rust Software Engineer (Robotics)

The Senior Embedded C++/Rust Software Engineer (Robotics) will support high-priority autonomous robot systems at a major warehouse automation client through development, 61508 certification, and field testing phases.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain novel robotic systems

• Work directly with the client on the architectural design of complex systems

• Collaborate on a cross-functional team to find innovative solutions to challenging problems

• Deliver solutions that balance performance and reliability

• Come up to speed rapidly on system components including networking, security, navigation, obstacle detection, motor control, and safety-related sensors

• Execute in accordance with technical direction from senior team members as well as work independently on assignments

• Leverage AI tooling to streamline development and unit testing

• Develop diagnostics, test code, and utilities to support safety certification

• Support documentation and field testing activities

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience

• 5+ years experience with embedded systems programming in C++ and Rust

• Proficiency with Linux, including device drivers, multicore systems, and real-time Linux

• Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), particularly FreeRTOS

• Experience with low-level board bring-up, JTAG debugging, HAL code, and BSP development for custom hardware

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including EtherCAT, SPI, and RS485

• Knowledge of microcontroller programming and hardware interfaces

• Understanding of memory constraints and optimization techniques

• Experience designing, developing, and testing production-level embedded software in C++ and/or Rust for safety-critical systems

• Understanding of real-time concepts, thread synchronization, memory management, and performance tuning on Linux

• Experience with motor control systems

• Experience with modern SDLC processes (unit testing, static analysis, CI/CD)

• Familiarity with modern software development tools (Git, SVN, or other industry-standard source control)

• Experience using Agile techniques, including task/issue management

• Demonstrated commitment to high quality

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Highly motivated, self-disciplined, independent and results oriented

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with industrial safety standards, particularly IEC 61508, and designing software for functional safety

• Background in Electrical Engineering, including ability to troubleshoot hardware

• Experience with networking, wireless communications (802.11/WiFi), and data security

• Experience with sensor integration (cameras, 3D TOF, or other vision systems)

• Experience working with AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code) to generate reliable production code and automated tests

• Robotics systems experience