Humanoid

Senior Platform Software Engineer

US, Boston, MA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$250kDetected 95 days ago

PythonGoRustC++LinuxRESTEmbedded SystemsRoboticsCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingActuators

About the role

You will be responsible for writing high-integrity software that runs on our robots, integrating sensors, safety systems, and computing platforms to enable safe human-robot collaboration.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to take full ownership of new systems and directly contribute to the development of our future products.
If you are interested in complex embedded software projects, thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and want to make a real impact on the future of human-robot interaction, we want you on our team!

Design & Create Embedded Software: Develop and validate embedded software that ensures our robots can operate at scale in the real world.
Lead Cross-Functional Projects: Lead interdisciplinary projects that involve robotic perception, computing subsystems, and software integration, collaborating with engineers across multiple domains.
Test & Evaluate Systems: Integrate new systems with our robots to test, validate, and ensure that they meet safety requirements and perform reliably in real-world conditions.
Build Infrastructure for Innovation: Contribute to the development of tools, infrastructure, and operational practices within a small, agile R&D team focused on unlocking new capabilities for Humanoid robots.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with electrical engineers, software developers, robotics control experts, physical AI developers, and other team members to integrate software systems with robotics hardware, ensuring seamless operation and performance.
Experience developing time-sensitive, performance-critical applications.
Experience in building Linux kernels and modifying or writing device drivers.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.

5+ years of experience developing and deploying production software in embedded systems running Linux (C++, C, Rust, Python, Go).
Experience with Linux build environments like Yocto or Buildroot.
Experience working in small, agile teams with fast iteration cycles and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Experience with NVIDIA's Jetson platform is a plus.
Experience working with sensor data, including cameras, lidars, radars, and IMUs is a plus.

For this role in Massachusetts, the expected base salary range is $180K-$250K USD per year
For this role in Massachusetts, the expected base salary range is $180K-$250K USD per year; your placement in that range depends on how your experience maps to our internal leveling.

Comprehensive health coverage for US‑based employees, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with virtual care and employee assistance resources.
Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of PTO (accrued), separate sick leave, and paid company holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Equity included-we believe builders should share in what they build.

Drive Safety in Robotics: Be part of a team working at the cutting edge of technology to improve the safety and performance of robots operating in real-world, human-centric environments.
Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential.

This listing is sourced directly from Humanoid's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.