Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 - our rapidly developed humanoid platform being deployed in real industrial environments - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.
Firmware and Embedded Software Engineer
to design and develop the real-time software systems that control our humanoid robots.
You will own the development of embedded software for critical robotic subsystems, including motion control, sensor interfaces, communication networks, and hardware abstraction layers that enable reliable and protected robotic operation.
This role requires strong fundamentals in embedded programming, distributed hard real-time systems, and hardware-software integration, along with experience building robust software for complex electromechanical systems.
You will collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers to rapidly prototype, test, and deploy embedded software that powers our robotic platforms.
Your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and responsiveness of Humanoid’s robots.
Design and develop embedded systems that control humanoid robots in real time safely
Solve challenging problems in low-latency motion control, distributed embedded networks, and high-reliability robotic systems with various communication protocols
Work in a fast-moving hardware environment where software directly interacts with physical machines
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary robotics team spanning mechanical, electrical, controls, and AI
Develop and implement embedded software for robotic systems, emphasizing hard real-time performance and reliability as well as safety
Integrate and optimize hardware and software components, including sensors, actuators, and communication modules
Analyze and make recommendations on implementation paths with trade-offs




Collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure seamless system integration
Perform hardware testing, validation, and troubleshooting of embedded systems
Analyze system constraints and resource limitations to optimize performance and efficiency
Develop low-level drivers and interfaces for sensors, motors, and control electronics
Maintain clear documentation of system architecture, code, and test results for traceability and maintainability
Own embedded software components from concept through testing and deployment.
5+ years of professional experience developing embedded software or firmware for robotics, embedded systems, or real-time hardware platforms
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
Strong proficiency in C and C++, with experience using Python for testing or tooling
Solid understanding of embedded systems architecture and hardware-software interfaces
Experience integrating sensors, actuators, and motor control systems
Bonus Qualifications
Experience developing distributed robotic control systems
Familiarity with agile development methodologies
Experience with EtherCAT-based motor drivers and real-time control networks
Comprehensive extended health benefits starting on your first day, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support.
23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
Paid end-of-year shutdown: annual company-wide holiday closure spanning Christmas through New Year’s Day.
Competitive equity: stock options with meaningful upside as we scale.
Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office.
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
For this role in Vancouver, the expected base salary range is $140,000 – $180,000 CAD per year;

📌 Firmware Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 Humanoid
📍 Vancouver