About Foundation Robotics
Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.
Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.
We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team. Your previous experience in robotics isn"t a prerequisite — it"s your talent and determination that truly count.
We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields. We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.
Our Culture
We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with. Please read more about our culture here https://foundation.bot/culture.
Who should join
- You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.
- You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.
- You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in. We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.
- You care about aesthetics and design inside out. If it"s not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to “fix” it.
- You don"t need someone to motivate you; you get things done.
Why We Are Hiring for This Role
We are building the most advanced humanoid robots, and electrical systems are at the heart of their intelligence and movement.
About the role
We are looking for a hands-on and detail-oriented Automation & Software Integration Engineer to join our humanoid robotics team. This engineer will be responsible for supporting the software bring-up process of new hardware platforms, integrating key software modules, and developing automated test systems to ensure the reliability and performance of our robots. This is a critical role in the intersection of hardware and software, ideal for engineers passionate about building and validating next-generation robotic systems from the ground up.
What you"ll do
- Lead and support software bring-up for new robot hardware, including sensors, actuators, and embedded systems.
- Integrate and validate firmware, middleware, and control software modules on humanoid platforms.
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for software validation,
- hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and end-of-line manufacturing tests.
- Design and execute functional and performance tests across locomotion, perception,
- manipulation, and other robotic subsystems.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to debug system-level issues.
- Build tools and infrastructure to monitor robot behavior, collect logs, and track test results.
- Document integration and test procedures and contribute to internal best practices for continuous testing and deployment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in robotics software integration, embedded systems, or test
- automation.
- Proficient in C++, Python, and working in Linux-based development environments.
- Experience with ROS/ROS2, real-time systems, and embedded device communication
- (e.g., CAN, I2C, SPI, UART).
- Familiarity with test automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git).
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across hardware and software interfaces.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with humanoid or legged robots.
- Familiarity with manufacturing test systems and end-of-line testing processes.
- Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation and real-time test frameworks.
- Background in fast-paced startups or hardware prototyping environments
Salary
$140-160k
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