at Proception Inc
Posted on October 28th, 2025
🤖 Robotics Software Engineering - Real-Time Control & Embedded Systems at Proception Inc (W25) $100K - $200K • 0.40% - 1.00% Making humanoids dexterous enough to thread a needle Palo Alto, CA, US Full-time Will sponsor Any (new grads ok) About Proception Inc We work on the dexterity problem for humanoids About the role Skills: Embedded Linux, C, Python, Rust “Join our embedded systems team to develop the real-time control systems that power our robotic hands. You'll work on low-level firmware, motor control, and sensor integration to enable precise and responsive robotic manipulation.” 🎯Role Details Develop real-time firmware for motor control and sensor interfaces Implement and optimize control loops for precise robotic manipulation Integrate and calibrate sensors (force, tactile, IMU, encoders) Work with RTOS and Linux-based real-time controllers Develop and test safety-critical systems for robotic hands Collaborate with AI and hardware teams to optimize system performance ⚡Requirements Pursuing a BS or MS in Robotics, Mechatronics, or related CS/Engineering fields Strong Rust & C skills with experience in embedded systems development and rust embassy Strong Python skills with experience with HIL testing and hardware integration Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux kernel development Familiarity with motor control systems and sensor interfaces Understanding of real-time control loops and timing constraints Experience with communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, EtherCAT) Familiarity with debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) Experience with ROS/ROS2, machine learning, or HIL testing 💰Compensation & Benefits Opportunity to make impactful contributions to real-world robotics systems Work alongside world-class roboticists and engineers Access to state-of-the-art robotic platforms and labs Competitive salary and equity package Comprehensive health benefits Technology Robotics hardware + data collection + AI Interview Process Two technical phone interview followed by a technical presentation.