Software Embedded Engineer

Location:
Via Melen 83, 16152 Genoa, Italy Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us
Generative Bionics is a deep-tech company building humanoid robot platforms to deploy human-centered Physical AI. We design intelligent, capable machines that work alongside people in real-world environments — developed in Genova, Italy. Role We are building a new generation of wearable sensing systems capable of capturing, processing, and transmitting high-quality biomechanical and physiological data in real-world environments. We are looking for an Software Embedded Engineer to develop the firmware and low-level software that powers our devices and enables reliable communication between sensors, wireless networks, and higher-level software platforms. You will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of embedded software running on resource-constrained systems, working across sensing, data acquisition, wireless communication, synchronization, and device management. The role is highly practical and close to both hardware and product development. You will write production-quality firmware, test and validate it on physical devices, troubleshoot issues across the hardware/software boundary, and collaborate closely with electronics, mechanical, and software engineers to transform innovative concepts into robust and scalable products. Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems and wearable devices;
• Develop interfaces and acquisition pipelines for IMUs and other sensors, ensuring reliable sampling, synchronization, calibration, and data quality;
• Design and maintain real-time software architectures using RTOS frameworks, managing tasks, synchronization mechanisms, interrupts, and inter-task communication;
• Develop and debug peripheral drivers and hardware abstraction layers for custom electronics platforms;
• Implement and optimize communication protocols such as BLE, Wi-Fi, and other low-latency wireless technologies;
• Develop mechanisms for timestamping, clock synchronization, buffering, and reliable data exchange across distributed devices;
• Perform firmware debugging and system validation using hardware tools such as JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers;
• Work closely with electronics, hardware, and software teams to define interfaces, solve integration issues, and improve overall system reliability;
• Contribute to code reviews, testing strategies, continuous integration processes, and software architecture decisions; Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field;
• 1+ years of professional experience in embedded software development;
- Strong experience with C and C++ for embedded systems;
• Solid experience with microcontrollers (MCUs) and resource-constrained embedded systems;
• RTOS: Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems, including task scheduling, synchronization, interrupts, and inter-task communication;
• Experience developing and debugging device drivers and hardware abstraction layers;
• Good knowledge of I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and similar embedded communication interfaces;
• Experience integrating sensors, particularly IMUs and other sensing technologies commonly used in wearable devices;
• Understanding of sensor sampling, synchronization, calibration, timestamping, and basic signal processing concepts;
• Familiarity with BLE, Wi-Fi, and low-latency wireless communication protocols;
• Experience with JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and embedded debugging workflows;
• Good understanding of modular embedded software design and software/hardware interfaces;
• Experience with Git, code reviews, testing methodologies, and CI workflows;
• Ability to read electronic schematics and hardware datasheets and collaborate effectively with hardware teams;
• Strong troubleshooting skills across firmware, electronics, and system integration domains;
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English; Valued Extras
• Experience developing firmware for wearable devices, motion tracking systems, or body-worn sensor platforms;
• Experience working with IMUs, magnetometers, pressure sensors, EMG, or physiological sensing technologies;
• Knowledge of sensor fusion, orientation estimation, and motion tracking algorithms;
• Experience with low-power embedded systems, battery-operated devices, and power optimization techniques;
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M architectures and related development ecosystems;
• Experience with Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or comparable RTOS frameworks;
• Knowledge of Python for testing, device automation, analysis, or engineering tooling;
• Experience with bootloaders, firmware update mechanisms, and OTA update solutions;
• Basic understanding of embedded security principles and secure device communication;

We Offer
• The opportunity to develop cutting-edge wearable technologies at the intersection of embedded systems, sensing, biomechanics, and AI;
• An innovative, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment;
• Direct involvement in the design and development of products from concept to deployment;
• Exposure to multidisciplinary teams spanning hardware, software, AI, and product development;
• Competitive salary and benefits package (CCNL Metalmeccanico);
• Flexible and meritocratic startup culture focused on innovation and technical excellence; Disclaimer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants solely on the basis of merit and business needs, without distinction or discrimination based on gender, race, color, ethnic or social origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.