Robotics Engineer/Staff Software Engineer - Arduino, Turing, Italy Turin, Torino, Italy Softwar[...]

**Welcome to an enhanced Qualcomm Careers platform!** We’ve reimagined our site to streamline your experience as you explore opportunities and invent the future with Qualcomm. Get started by creating a profile using sign in, setting your preferences, and managing your Qualcomm job search—all in one place. **Note: Your past applications will be available when you sign in using the same email address you previously used to apply.**## Robotics Engineer/Staff Software Engineer - Arduino, Turing, ItalyTurin, Torino, Italy## **Company:**Qualcomm Europe, Inc. Italy Branch Office## **Job Area:**Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering**General Summary:**Arduino 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 R&D 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.**What we offer**● A challenging career path in a rapidly growing company with modern vision and talented teams.● A competitive salary (and benefits) that values people skills and experience.● A young and inspiring work environment that encourages diversity and cultural exchange.● Individual growth objectives with a dedicated budget for learning/training.● Flexible working hours and locations — we value work–life balance! However, we are not able to consider fully remote positions for hardware engineers.● A meaningful work opportunity in a mission-driven company committed to empower people around the world.**Our Turin office offers:**● Ping pong and foosball tournaments (sport or gym benefit is also included for everyone!).● Seasonal celebrations, happy hours and everyday drinks and snacks at the office.● Sunny rooftop lunch breaks and hammocks for relaxation and concentration.**Minimum Qualifications:**• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. • 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.**What you'll work on**● Integrate Arduino microcontrollers and embedded platforms with industry-standard robotics ecosystems (e.g., ROS, ROS 2, micro-ROS).● Prototype robotic product solutions from research through to production, ensuring hardware and software harmonize perfectly.● Design, develop, code, test, and debug embedded firmware (C/C++) with a focus on robotics applications, including motor control, actuator management, and sensor data acquisition.● Work effectively with cross-functional teams including hardware, application software, Quality Assurance, and product management to define requirements, integrate components, and deliver high-quality products.● Represent Arduino at internal / external events and share our spirit with the developers community**What you bring**● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.● Hands-on experience developing nodes and architectures using ROS 2 and micro-ROS.● Familiarity with robotic middleware communication patterns (Pub/Sub, Services, Actions, DDS).● Deep understanding of motor control techniques and hardware, specifically for BLDC (Brushless DC) motors, stepper motors, and servos.● Familiarity with core autonomous navigation concepts, such as SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping).● Experience integrating and processing data from environmental sensors like LiDAR, Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors, cameras and MEMS.● Strong proficiency in C and/or C++ for resource-constrained embedded systems● Extensive experience with hardware interfaces and protocols crucial to robotics (e.g., CAN bus, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, GPIO).● Fluent in English both verbal and written is mandatory**Bonus Points**● Knowledge of the Arduino and Zephyr ecosystem● Knowledge of IoT Protocols (MQTT, CoAP, TCP, UDP, AMQP).● Experience with hardware debugging and tools like JTAG/SWD.● Experience with Python and Golang and/or Rust● Experience with simulators and physics engines (Gazebo, pyBullet, Mujoco) ● Experience with machine vision frameworks and deep learning frameworks ● Experience with containerization and orchestration for fleet management● Knowledge of Github● Knowledge of CAD/CAM and digital fabricationIf 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 anyways. 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