Embedded Software Engineer (Denver, CO.)

Stridar is a company that develops affordable and scalable robotic solutions operating beyond human reach. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop embedded firmware for robotic platforms, ensuring high performance and reliability in real-world conditions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware for robotic systems, from R&D through production and commercial deployment
• Work on high-performance real-time embedded systems with multiple components (e.g., sensors, actuators, and communication stacks)
• Develop robust, trustworthy code for long-term reliability
• Develop and integrate drivers, middleware, and real-time control software for high-performance embedded robotic systems
• Support hardware-software integration: bring up boards, debug vehicle settings, optimize for rugged environments
• Contribute to testing, validation, and field support
• Debug and optimize for real-world hardware in a fast-moving startup environment
• Own significant portions of the firmware stack due to small team size

Skills

• 2-4 years in embedded systems/firmware (Rust/C++ primary)
• Proficiency in writing robust, production-grade code (C/C++, Rust)
• Comfort working in a small, high-ownership environment with broad responsibility
• Passion for robotics/hardware and shipping real products
• Prior work on robotic/vehicle systems, teleoperation stacks, or real-time OS
• Experience with power electronics, FPGA development, camera sensors, or similar
• Wireless comms in denied environments or safety-critical software
• Background in safety-critical or high-reliability embedded code
• Good understanding of communication protocols (SPI, EtherCAT, CAN), device time-sync, and basic signal processing

Benefits

• Equity
• Monthly reimbursement benefit to help cover the cost of individual health insurance premiums
• Flexible PTO along with company-observed holidays and a winter shutdown between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day to encourage real time to disconnect and recharge
• Industry-competitive pay with equity in a fast-growing, tech company
• Join a company driving innovation at the cutting edge of technology, where your contributions make a tangible, life-saving impact in robotics and defense
• Shape the future of a growing company while building your career alongside it
• Work alongside passionate, mission-driven colleagues in a fast-paced, innovative setting
• Immerse yourself in a learning-rich environment where you’ll grow professionally and personally every day
• Contribute to meaningful projects that prioritize safety, efficiency, and making a difference globally
• Your ideas and contributions matter and will directly influence our success
• Enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere where innovation thrives, and every day is different
• Be part of a team where every voice is heard, and decisions are made collaboratively

Company Overview

• Stridar is an organisation that develops robotic solutions purposely built to support logistics, clearance, and mobility operations. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, IND, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.stridar.com/.