Staff Firmware Engineer

7th Unit is building a wheeled upper-body humanoid robot for industrial deployment in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. This is a founding role, you own the perception architecture from day one.

What you'll do

• Build and own the full perception stack for v1 — object detection, depth estimation, workspace understanding
• Integrate perception with manipulation and motion planning systems
• Deploy and optimize perception pipelines on edge hardware (Jetson Orin or equivalent)
• Work directly on the physical robot — debugging real hardware, not simulations
• Develop the data pipeline for continuous improvement of perception performance

What we need

• 3+ years building perception systems for real robotic platforms — not research only
• Strong foundation in computer vision, 3D data processing, and sensor fusion
• Proficiency in Python and C++, hands-on experience with ROS2
• Experience deploying perception on edge compute hardware
• You have debugged a perception system on a physical robot under real operating conditions

Structure

• Position starts Q3 2026
• Equity negotiated directly, founding engineer package
• Remote during pre-build phase. In-person required from prototype assembly onward

Technical Lead (Embedded Software - Linux)

Job Responsibilities:

Lead a team of software/Linux development engineers working on microcontroller firmware development, Linux platform drivers and IOT solutions. Should be able to guide team members, resolve technical roadblocks and deliver project commitments. Will be the go-to person and first-level escalation point for all technical issues faced by the team. Looking for someone with 6+ years in the embedded industry and a passion to build a core team in a growing company. Team size will vary from 6 to 12 people, mainly firmware and Linux engineers.

The selected candidate for this role will be reporting to the software director/manager in the organization.

• Work with firmware and application architects to create a project execution plan
• Review project proposals for execution scope & timelines
• Lead embedded software development activities by the team
• Work with QA teams to resolve bugs and ensure release readiness
• Work with h/w design and PM teams to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery of projects

The main responsibilities of this role are:

Technical:

• Strong programming skills (C, C++, assembly)
• Linux development experience (porting & platform drivers)
• Expert-level knowledge of embedded microcontroller & microprocessor-based systems
• Prior experience in delivering critical modules for microcontroller projects
• Good understanding of commonly used embedded communication protocols
• Good understanding of common embedded peripherals, interfaces & sensors
• Experience working on Real-Time systems (RTOS)
• Should be able to quickly learn new technologies and enable the team on the same
• Should be able to work with minimal technical guidance

Leadership:

• This role requires excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Should be able to lead junior engineers by providing technical mentoring
• Owns task division, task allocation and tracking within the team
• Require multi-tasking and time management skills
• Prior experience working with overseas clients
• Periodically report progress to management

Other desirable skills:

Knowledge of Python

• Experience  4 - 8 years
• Key Skills for Software Developer C++, Linux :
• - Looking only for candidates who can join immediately or max 10 day
• - should be able to work independently with no handholding
• - the ability to work with C/C++ code on Windows/Linux platforms
• - Database knowledge of MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL/MariaDB, ideally other ones too: Saphana, Teradata, Postgres.
• - Ability to work on their own fixing defects
• - should be able to understand secure coding practices
• - should have the Ability to work independently and with the team across different time zones

Must have Skilled and Should Currently have Hand-on experience:

• Programming Language:          C, C++
• Operating System:                   Linux
• Debugging Tools:                     Valgrind / GDB - required
• Version Control:                       (Stash- nice to have) & (Git – Required)
• Build and Deployment:             Bamboo – nice to have
• Operating System:                     Linux
• Experience:                               5 to 8 years (Min. 4 years)

• Would be working on Development and Production Support of Email Mx Product which uses email protocols  (POP, IMAP, and SMTP) developed on C, C++ technology on Linux Platform.
• Technologies they get to learn: C, C++, GDB, Valgrind, python (python to a certain extent).
• Protocols they get to learn:   POP, IMAP, and SMTP and also any and every communication happening in Email Platform
• Source Control:                 Git, Stash
• Build and Deployment:           Bamboo
• Operating System:               Linux

• Debugging a Multicomponent – Multi-Threaded – Multi-Server Environment of a Live Product Deployed to Tier – 1 Customer.
• Opportunity for Improving CPU of exiting product.
• Opportunity for Memory optimization along with some good

We are looking for passionate, talented and super-smart engineers to join our product development team. If you are someone who innovates, loves solving hard problems, and enjoys end-to-end product development, then this job is for you! You will be working with some of the best developers in the industry in a self-organising, agile environment where talent is valued over job title or years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• You will be involved in end-to-end development of VIMANA technology, adhering to our development practices and expected quality standards.
• You will be building machine/controller specific applications that run on machine tools and stream the machine stats.
• You will be part of a highly collaborative Agile team which passionately follows SAFe Agile practices, including pair-programming, PR reviews, TDD, and Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD).
• You will be part of a DevOps culture where you will get to work with production systems, including operations, deployment, and maintenance.
• You will have an opportunity to continuously grow and build your capabilities, learning new technologies, languages, and platforms.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of product development experience.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Multi-Thread application development, STL, Boost and TCP/IP programming.
• Optionally should have some basic knowledge on C#, Python and Wireshark.
• Deep knowledge in Data Structures and Algorithms, using various debuggers (Local/Remote).

Additional Skills:

• Experience in working with Agile software methodologies (XP, Scrum, Kanban), TDD and Continuous Integration (CI/CD).
• Experience using no-SQL databases like MongoDB or Elasticsearch.
• Prior experience with container orchestrators like Kubernetes is a plus.

• We recognize that our dedicated team members make us successful and we offer competitive salaries.
• We are a workplace that values work-life balance, provides flexible working hours, and full time remote work options.
• You will be part of a team that is highly motivated to learn and work on cutting edge technologies, tools, and development practices.
• Bon Appetit! Enjoy catered breakfasts, lunches and free snacks!