Proception Inc

Making humanoids dexterous enough to thread a needle

🤖 Robotics Software Engineering - Real-Time Control & Embedded Systems

$100K - $200K0.40% - 1.00%Palo Alto, CA, US
Job type
Full-time
Role
Engineering, Embedded systems
Experience
Any (new grads ok)
Visa
Will sponsor
Skills
Embedded Linux, C, Python, Rust
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Jack Xu
Jack Xu
Founder

About the role

“Join our embedded systems team to develop the real-time control systems that power our robotic hands. You'll work on low-level firmware, motor control, and sensor integration to enable precise and responsive robotic manipulation.”

🎯Role Details

  • Develop real-time firmware for motor control and sensor interfaces
  • Implement and optimize control loops for precise robotic manipulation
  • Integrate and calibrate sensors (force, tactile, IMU, encoders)
  • Work with RTOS and Linux-based real-time controllers
  • Develop and test safety-critical systems for robotic hands
  • Collaborate with AI and hardware teams to optimize system performance

⚡Requirements

  • Pursuing a BS or MS in Robotics, Mechatronics, or related CS/Engineering fields
  • Strong Rust & C skills with experience in embedded systems development and rust embassy
  • Strong Python skills with experience with HIL testing and hardware integration
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux kernel development
  • Familiarity with motor control systems and sensor interfaces
  • Understanding of real-time control loops and timing constraints
  • Experience with communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, EtherCAT)
  • Familiarity with debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
  • Experience with ROS/ROS2, machine learning, or HIL testing

💰Compensation & Benefits

  • Opportunity to make impactful contributions to real-world robotics systems
  • Work alongside world-class roboticists and engineers
  • Access to state-of-the-art robotic platforms and labs
  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • Comprehensive health benefits

About the interview

Two technical phone interview followed by a technical presentation.

About Proception Inc

We work on the dexterity problem for humanoids

Proception Inc
Founded:2024
Batch:W25
Team Size:10
Status:
Active
Founders
Jay Li
Jay Li
Founder
Jack Xu
Jack Xu
Founder