Skild AI is building the world’s first general purpose robotic intelligence — systems that are robust and adapt to unseen scenarios without failing. The core belief is that massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities and enabling the widespread deployment of robots in the real world.
The team spans new graduates and domain experts, and values demonstrated ability and attitude over credentials. Skild is looking for people who are eager to explore uncharted territory and contribute to work that has not been done before.
The Opportunity
Skild AI is looking for a Firmware Engineer to develop and optimize firmware for BLDC motor control and real-time embedded systems. You will implement control algorithms, debug communication protocols, and integrate firmware with higher-level robotics frameworks — collaborating closely with hardware teams to ensure system performance across complex, tightly integrated robotic platforms.
What You’ll Do
• Develop and optimize firmware for BLDC motor control including advanced control algorithms and system identification
• Design, debug, and integrate low-level communication protocols such as RS-485, CAN, UART, and SPI
• Implement and maintain real-time systems using RTOS environments including FreeRTOS, RT Linux, or VxWorks
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to design and validate motor driver circuits and power electronics systems
• Integrate firmware into higher-level communication frameworks such as DDS and ROS
• Test, validate, and debug firmware systems in the lab
• Document firmware design processes and contribute to best practices
You Should Have
• Hands-on experience in firmware development for robotics, motor control, or embedded systems
• Expertise in BLDC motor control including FOC (Field-Oriented Control), PWM, and current and position control techniques
• Proficiency in low-level communication protocols such as RS-485, CAN, and SPI
• Experience with real-time embedded systems including FreeRTOS or RT Linux
• Familiarity with DDS frameworks such as ROS
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and comfort with hardware debugging tools
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field
Compensation
Base Salary: $100,000 - $300,000, depending on experience.