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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Establish engineering standards, coding guidelines, testing requirements, and development processes ... Mobile Robotics Systems * Develop software supporting autonomous robot operation in warehouse and ...

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Robotics Perception Engineer

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The Role We are looking for a Robotics Perception Engineer to own the sensing and perception stack on our autonomous mobile robots. You will work across LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and other sensor ...

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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

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Home Depot
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Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Summary
The Embedded Software Principle is responsible for the architecture, development, and delivery of embedded software systems that power autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and related robotic platforms. This role leads the design and implementation of real-time software controlling robot motion, navigation, sensing, communications, safety systems, and hardware integration.
The Embedded Software Principle serves as the technical authority for embedded systems within the robotics organization and works closely with Robotics, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Platform, QA, and Product teams to ensure reliable operation in demanding warehouse and industrial environments.
The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in embedded systems with practical experience deploying and supporting mobile robotic platforms in production environments.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
  • Define and maintain the embedded software architecture for robotic platforms.
  • Establish engineering standards, coding guidelines, testing requirements, and development processes.
  • Lead technical design reviews and architecture discussions.
  • Mentor embedded software engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Drive technical decision-making across robotics and platform initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering leadership on technology roadmaps.

Embedded Software Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software running on robotic platforms.
  • Develop software for:
    • Robot motion control and navigation systems
    • Sensor fusion
    • Power management
    • Communications
    • Diagnostics
    • Safety systems
  • Implement robust and maintainable software using modern engineering practices.
  • Optimize software performance for real-time and resource-constrained environments.

Mobile Robotics Systems
  • Develop software supporting autonomous robot operation in warehouse and industrial environments.
  • Support integration of:
    • Lidar systems
    • Cameras
    • IMUs
    • OTA Updates
    • Safety sensors
    • Motor controllers
    • Battery management systems
    • Wireless communication systems (4g)
  • Collaborate with robotics engineers on navigation and autonomy features.
  • Support fleet-scale deployment and operational reliability.

Hardware Integration
  • Partner with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams during hardware development.
  • Develop drivers and interfaces for embedded peripherals and custom hardware.
  • Participate in board bring-up and hardware validation activities.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
  • Support prototype development and production releases.

Reliability & Functional Safety
  • Design and implement software operating under real-time constraints.
  • Design systems with fault tolerance and graceful degradation capabilities.
  • Implement monitoring, diagnostics, and recovery mechanisms.
  • Support safety-related development activities.
  • Conduct failure mode analysis and risk assessments.
  • Ensure operational robustness in production environments.

Verification & Validation
  • Define testing strategies for embedded systems.
  • Support automated testing and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation.
  • Partner with QA and Simulation teams to validate robotic behavior.
  • Develop tools to improve testability and diagnostics.
  • Participate in release certification activities.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
  • 8+ years of embedded software development experience.
  • 3+ years of technical leadership or lead engineering experience.
  • Experience developing software for mobile robotic systems.
  • Strong proficiency in C and C++.
  • Experience with embedded Linux systems.
  • Experience debugging hardware/software interactions.
  • Strong understanding of real-time systems and concurrency.
  • Experience with software architecture and system design.
  • Experience working with an RTOS.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
  • Experience in warehouse automation, logistics, industrial automation, or autonomous vehicles.
  • Familiarity with navigation, localization, and sensor fusion concepts.
  • Experience with safety-critical or mission-critical systems.
  • Experience supporting deployed robotic fleets.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Experience working with Zephyr RTOS & OpenWRT

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The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating a vast network of warehouse-format stores across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as the primary resource for building materials, lawn and garden products, and home décor. Its business model caters to two distinct customer bases: Do-It-Yourself (DIY) homeowners and "Pro" customers, such as professional contractors and tradespeople. Beyond product sales, the company offers an extensive suite of services, including professional installation and one of the largest tool rental operations in North America.

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