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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Thu, Oct 08, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading the architecture and development of embedded software systems for autonomous mobile robots, the full-time remote Principal Embedded Software Engineer will design real-time software for robot motion, navigation, and safety systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operation in industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and maintain the embedded software architecture for robotic platforms while leading technical design reviews
  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for robot motion control, sensor fusion, and communications
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate hardware components and support fleet-scale deployment of robotic systems
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
  • 8+ years of embedded software development experience
  • 3+ years of technical leadership or lead engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in C and C++, with experience in embedded Linux systems
  • Experience developing software for mobile robotic systems and understanding real-time systems

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