or apply directly on Agility Robotics's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Agility Robotics's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Agility Robotics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Agility Robotics
- high 70 stale, 1 reposted of 70 open
- Hiring momentum
- 93 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Agility Robotics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Agility Robotics.
About this role
The Staff Firmware Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop firmware for robots used in various operational settings. Responsibilities include contributing to firmware architecture, writing C++ code, and performing hardware testing, all while ensuring robust integration between hardware and software. The role also involves documenting interfaces and supporting other engineers in the development process.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Agility Robotics as an employer.
What you need
- BS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
- 10+ years industry experience
- Experience writing modern C++ (17, 20)
- Experience using FreeRTOS or similar
- Proficiency with a Linux-based development environment
- Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets
Nice to have
- Experience with implementation of automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, etc.
- Experience writing embedded C++ for ARM systems
- Experience developing real-time or low-latency systems
- Experience designing and implementing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing frameworks for embedded systems
- Experience with unit testing such as with GTest and coverage analysis
What you get
- 401(k) Plan with a 6% company match
- Company stock options
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees
- Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown
- Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations
- Generous paid parental leave programs
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond C++ and FreeRTOS
- Regular travel to Salem averaging ~15% with potential for extended stays during critical project phases
- Salary range is dependent on various factors and may not reflect all locations
- No mention of remote work flexibility outside of the hybrid model
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Listed by Agility Robotics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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