Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

Standard Bots is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems for an onsite opportunity in Glen Cove, NY. The role offers a salary range of $170,000 to $210,000 per year, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee stock options, health coverage, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k). You will architect backend infrastructure and firmware for robotics hardware to enable safe, reliable operations, while mentoring fellow engineers and guiding best practices across the team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust backend architectures for robot control and state management
• Build and maintain test infrastructure to ensure system safety and reliability
• Develop firmware for hardware integration of peripherals such as cameras, grippers, and sensors
• Drive technical decisions around system architecture and engineering best practices
• Create reliable APIs and services that enable seamless robot operations
• Implement monitoring, logging, and debugging systems for robot operations
• Mentor other engineers on backend architecture and system design principles

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in complex environments
• Growth and optimism; excited by new domains and eager to pick up context to accelerate impact
• Clarity of communication; strong written and verbal skills to support peers
• Impact driven; prioritizes user value and execution over pure technical idealism
• Proactive simplicity; emphasizes reliability, velocity, and opportunities to improve existing implementations
• Excelling in ambitious environments; thrives in dynamic, diverse teams

Technologies

• Embedded: STM32, C, C++, RTOS
• Host & Services: Linux, NodeJS, TypeScript
• Infrastructure & Tooling: Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD

Software Stack and Ownership Areas

The Systems Group focuses on foundational technologies including motor control, Linux host OS configuration, system health monitoring and logging, and robotic control systems.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Options
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)

About Standard Bots

Standard Bot’s mission is to significantly lower the barrier to entry to real-world automation, bringing the power of bits to the world of atoms and unlocking productivity for entire new industries and users. Our robotics, vision, and networking platform is the basis for our ambitious goals, and a platform of such magnitude requires a deep investment in extensibility, simplicity, and reliability. Embedded Systems engineering is the foundation of the company’s mission.