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Embedded Software Engineer, Haptics

Hark· Embedded Software
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San Jose, CA$120k - $300kfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Embedded engineer focused on haptic and motion control system firmware and software to deliver high-quality interaction experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Write real-time firmware in C and C++ that drives motion and haptic systems.
  • Close the loop on response time and feel. characterize actuator behavior on the bench and tune controllers until the result is genuinely pleasant to use.
  • Stand up early hardware, prove out feel and timing in prototype form, and shape the final shipping experience alongside product and industrial design partners.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years writing firmware for microcontrollers in C and C++.
  • Demonstrated hands-on motor or actuator control work that shipped — PID, feed-forward, FOC, observers, and similar techniques.
  • Comfort on the bench with scopes, logic analyzers, and bus traffic over I²C, SPI, or I²S.
  • Working knowledge of Python or another scripting language for measurement automation and quick data analysis.
  • Clear written communication — you can explain a tradeoff to a non-firmware teammate without losing them.
  • A strong instinct for what distinguishes haptics that feel right.

Skills

Required:CC++PID controlFOC (Field-Oriented Control)I²CSPII²SPython
Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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