# Firmware Engineer at Mind Robotics

- Company: Mind Robotics
- What the company does: Mind Robotics builds intelligent, broadly capable robots for industrial deployment in high-impact environments. Backed by Accel, Kleiner Perkins and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.mindrobotics.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Palo Alto
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-06-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mindrobotics/7a25a448-1da5-4e42-9e36-58dada498c15
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/mind-robotics-firmware-engineer/

## About the role

At Mind Robotics, we're building generalized physical AI —robotic systems capable of dexterous, adaptive, and reasoning-intensive work in real-world industrial environments. Firmware is the connective tissue between intelligence and action; the layer where commands become motion. We're looking for a Firmware Engineer to own the embedded software that brings our robots to life — from low-level motor control and real-time scheduling to the communication buses that tie the whole system together.

## What they're looking for

- Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience (through work, research, or projects) building firmware for real physical systems — robots, motors, power electronics, or similar
- Deep fluency in C/C++ and/or Rust for embedded targets, comfort reading datasheets and writing drivers
- Hands-on experience with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar) — task scheduling, priority management, and real-time guarantees
- Strong working knowledge of embedded communication protocols: CAN, EtherCAT, I2C, SPI, UART
- Direct experience configuring microcontroller peripherals (GPIO, ADC, PWM, timers, DMA) and understanding their impact on system timing and performance

Tags: Software Engineering