Software Embedded Engineer

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 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
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- Design, implement, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems and wearable devices;
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- Develop interfaces and acquisition pipelines for IMUs and other sensors, ensuring reliable sampling, synchronization, calibration, and data quality;
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- Design and maintain real-time software architectures using RTOS frameworks, managing tasks, synchronization mechanisms, interrupts, and inter-task communication;
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- Develop and debug peripheral drivers and hardware abstraction layers for custom electronics platforms;
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- Implement and optimize communication protocols such as BLE, Wi‑Fi, and other low‑latency wireless technologies;
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- Develop mechanisms for timestamping, clock synchronization, buffering, and reliable data exchange across distributed devices;
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- Perform firmware debugging and system validation using hardware tools such as JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers;
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- Work closely with electronics, hardware, and software teams to define interfaces, solve integration issues, and improve overall system reliability;
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- Contribute to code reviews, testing strategies, continuous integration processes, and software architecture decisions; Requirements
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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field;
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- 1+ years of professional experience in embedded software development;
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- Strong experience with C and C++ for embedded systems;
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- Solid experience with microcontrollers (MCUs) and resource‑constrained embedded systems;
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- RTOS: Hands‑on experience with real‑time operating systems, including task scheduling, synchronization, interrupts, and inter‑task communication;
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- Experience developing and debugging device drivers and hardware abstraction layers;
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- Good knowledge of I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and similar embedded communication interfaces;
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- Experience integrating sensors, particularly IMUs and other sensing technologies commonly used in wearable devices;
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- Understanding of sensor sampling, synchronization, calibration, timestamping, and basic signal processing concepts;
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- Familiarity with BLE, Wi‑Fi, and low‑latency wireless communication protocols;
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- Experience with JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and embedded debugging workflows;
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- Good understanding of modular embedded software design and software/hardware interfaces;
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- Experience with Git, code reviews, testing methodologies, and CI workflows;
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- Ability to read electronic schematics and hardware datasheets and collaborate effectively with hardware teams;
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- Strong troubleshooting skills across firmware, electronics, and system integration domains;
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- Good written and verbal communication skills in English;
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- Availability to travel nationally and internationally is expected;
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- Experience developing firmware for wearable devices, motion tracking systems, or body‑worn sensor platforms;
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- Experience working with IMUs, magnetometers, pressure sensors, EMG, or physiological sensing technologies;
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- Knowledge of sensor fusion, orientation estimation, and motion tracking algorithms;
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- Experience with low‑power embedded systems, battery‑operated devices, and power optimization techniques;
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- Familiarity with ARM Cortex‑M architectures and related development ecosystems;
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- Experience with Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or comparable RTOS frameworks;
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- Knowledge of Python for testing, device automation, analysis, or engineering tooling;
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- Experience with bootloaders, firmware update mechanisms, and OTA update solutions;
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- Basic understanding of embedded security principles and secure device communication;

We Offer
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- The opportunity to develop cu