Ph3Company /h3 pQualcomm Europe, Inc. Italy Branch Office /p h3Job Area /h3 pEngineering Group, Engineering Group Software Engineering /p h3General Summary /h3 pArduino is now part of the Qualcomm organisation! Arduino’s mission is to enable people to enhance their lives through accessible open‑source electronics and digital technologies. Since 2005, millions of people, from kids and students to engineers and professionals around the world are using Arduino to innovate in the fields of music, games and toys, smart homes, farming, autonomous vehicles and many more. We are looking for a Senior Robotics Engineer to join our RD team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between embedded hardware and advanced robotic systems, designing and developing the firmware and libraries that allow our microcontrollers to drive the next generation of open‑source robotics. Whether optimizing Zephyr RTOS for real‑time control or integrating micro‑ROS, you will be a key asset in maintaining our high standards for developers and creators worldwide. /p h3What We Offer /h3 ul liA challenging career path in a rapidly growing company with modern vision and talented teams. /li liA competitive salary (and benefits) that values people skills and experience. /li liA young and inspiring work environment that encourages diversity and cultural exchange. /li liIndividual growth objectives with a dedicated budget for learning/training. /li liFlexible working hours and locations — we value work–life balance! However, we are not able to consider fully remote positions for hardware engineers. /li liA meaningful work opportunity in a mission‑driven company committed to empower people around the world. /li /ul h3Our Turin Office Offers /h3 ul liPing pong and foosball tournaments (sport or gym benefit is also included for everyone!). /li liSeasonal celebrations, happy hours and everyday drinks and snacks at the office. /li liSunny rooftop lunch breaks and hammocks for relaxation and concentration. /li /ul h3Minimum Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. /li liMaster’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. /li liPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. /li li2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. /li /ul h3What You’ll Work On /h3 ul liIntegrate Arduino microcontrollers and embedded platforms with industry‑standard robotics ecosystems (e.g., ROS, ROS 2, micro‑ROS). /li liPrototype robotic product solutions from research through to production, ensuring hardware and software harmonize perfectly. /li liDesign, develop, code, test, and debug embedded firmware (C/C++) with a focus on robotics applications, including motor control, actuator management, and sensor data acquisition. /li liWork effectively with cross‑functional teams including hardware, application software, Quality Assurance, and product management to define requirements, integrate components, and deliver high‑quality products. /li liRepresent Arduino at internal / external events and share our spirit with the developers community. /li /ul h3What You Bring /h3 ul liBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field. /li liHands‑on experience developing nodes and architectures using ROS 2 and micro‑ROS. /li liFamiliarity with robotic middleware communication patterns (Pub/Sub, Services, Actions, DDS). /li liDeep understanding of motor control techniques and hardware, specifically for BLDC (Brushless DC) motors, stepper motors, and servos. /li liFamiliarity with core autonomous navigation concepts, such as SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). /li liExperience integrating and processing data from environmental sensors like LiDAR, Time‑of‑Flight (ToF) sensors, cameras and MEMS. /li liStrong proficiency in C and/or C++ for resource‑constrained embedded systems. /li liExtensive experience with hardware interfaces and protocols crucial to robotics (e.g., CAN bus, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, GPIO). /li liFluent in English both verbal and written is mandatory. /li /ul h3Bonus Points /h3 ul liKnowledge of the Arduino and Zephyr ecosystem. /li liKnowledge of IoT Protocols (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, TCP, UDP, AMQP). /li liExperience with hardware debugging and tools like JTAG/SWD. /li liExperience with Python and Golang and/or Rust. /li liExperience with simulators and physics engines (Gazebo, pyBullet, Mujoco). /li liExperience with machine vision frameworks and deep learning frameworks. /li liExperience with containerization and orchestration for fleet management. /li liKnowledge of Github. /li liKnowledge of CAD/CAM and digital fabrication. /li /ul pIf you’re excited about this role or about our company but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. 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