Senior Robotics Integration Engineer

Do you love solving complex problems at the intersection of hardware and software? At Cobot, we’re building the next generation of robotic systems — and we’re looking for a Senior Robotics Integration Engineer to own software bring-up and integration for new hardware platforms. You’ll develop and maintain the low-level software that connects boards, sensors, and actuators, ensuring new hardware becomes a reliable part of our robotic platforms.

You’ll work hands-on with embedded controllers, perception sensors, and communication buses, driving integration across subsystems and ensuring that everything works together in the real world. This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll partner with hardware, perception, autonomy, and safety engineers to bring new robotic platforms to life.

This role is located onsite at our Santa Clara HQ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own initial software bring-up for new hardware: board configuration, firmware deployment, and driver development.

• Lead integration of new hardware and software subsystems (sensors, actuators, compute platforms, embedded controllers) into cohesive robotic platforms.

• Develop, adapt, and maintain low-level software interfaces for sensors, actuators, and communication protocols (CAN, I²C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, etc.).

• Debug and resolve complex hardware, software, and networking issues.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, perception, autonomy, and safety engineers to ensure seamless integration of new electromechanical subsystems.

• Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for hardware bring-up, documentation, and troubleshooting.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of professional experience in robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-software integration.

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python.

• Experience implementing production-grade, high-reliability software.

• Proficiency with communication protocols such as CAN, I²C, SPI, UART, EtherCAT, or Ethernet.

• Experience working on Linux-based systems, including command line tools.

• Strong debugging skills using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network sniffers.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.

• Willingness to travel occasionally.

• Must have and maintain U.S. work authorization.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with ROS/ROS2 or similar robotics middleware.

• Familiarity with DDS packages (FastDDS, Cyclone, Zenoh, etc.)

• Experience with Nvidia Tegra or similar embedded platforms (e.g., Jetson, Ryzen Embedded) and associated toolchains.

• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS.

• Proficiency in Rust for embedded systems, robotics, or safety-critical applications.

The base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $215,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Cobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

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