# Staff Firmware Engineer at Humanoid

- Company: Humanoid
- What the company does: Humanoid creates advanced humanoid robots that integrate seamlessly into daily life, enhancing human potential. Learn more about our mission and vision.
- Company website: https://thehumanoid.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: US, Boston, MA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $220K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-16
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/humanoid/79f69f09-a986-499f-90c5-6181ac2fc00a
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/humanoid-staff-firmware-engineer/

## About the role

As a Staff Firmware Engineer on the Core Platform team in Boston, you will play a critical role in developing the firmware that powers our next generation of humanoid robots. In this position you will work at the intersection of robotics, embedded systems, and real-time control, building the software that enables advanced motion, balance, and interaction with complex environments.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years of experience in embedded systems development, preferably in robotics
- Proficiency in C and C++ for microcontrollers, with experience in RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) and bare-metal systems
- Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex, STM32, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet
- Strong understanding of control systems, kinematics, and motion algorithms
- Experience with debugging tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

Tags: Engineering