Hong Kong Centre For Logistics Robotics Limited
Embedded Software Engineer (Robotics) (Ref: CLR2026-004)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Sha Tin District
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Embedded
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and practical experience in embedded software development.
- Experience with microcontrollers and bare-metal firmware or an RTOS, such as FreeRTOS.
- Familiarity with common interfaces, such as UART, SPI, I²C and CAN.
- Ability to read circuit schematics and use debugging tools, such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers and JTAG/SWD debuggers.
- Familiarity with Git and structured debugging practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with hardware and software engineers.
Nice to have
- Experience with STM32 or comparable microcontroller platforms.
- Experience with CANopen, EtherCAT, Ethernet or other industrial communication protocols.
- Knowledge of motor control, encoders, force/torque sensing or robotic actuators.
- Experience with embedded Linux, device drivers or ROS 2 integration.
- Experience with firmware updates, bootloaders or real-time performance optimisation.
- Candidates with strong hands-on project experience, including recent graduates, are welcome to apply.
Full description
Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics Limited
We are Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics Limited and our research focus is the development and application of robotics and AI technologies in the logistics and service industry. Our centre is located in Hong Kong Science Park.
We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer (Robotics)
We rely on you to:
- Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware for robotic controllers, sensors and actuators.
- Develop device drivers, communication protocols and interfaces between embedded devices and higher-level robotics software.
- Implement real-time data acquisition, command processing and control interfaces.
- Work with hardware engineers on board bring-up, peripheral integration and system debugging.
- Improve system reliability through fault detection, diagnostics, watchdog mechanisms and communication recovery.
- Conduct hardware-in-the-loop and integration testing, and maintain firmware documentation and version control.
We are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and practical experience in embedded software development.
- Experience with microcontrollers and bare-metal firmware or an RTOS, such as FreeRTOS.
- Familiarity with common interfaces, such as UART, SPI, I²C and CAN.
- Ability to read circuit schematics and use debugging tools, such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers and JTAG/SWD debuggers.
- Familiarity with Git and structured debugging practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with hardware and software engineers.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with STM32 or comparable microcontroller platforms.
- Experience with CANopen, EtherCAT, Ethernet or other industrial communication protocols.
- Knowledge of motor control, encoders, force/torque sensing or robotic actuators.
- Experience with embedded Linux, device drivers or ROS 2 integration.
- Experience with firmware updates, bootloaders or real-time performance optimisation.
- Candidates with strong hands-on project experience, including recent graduates, are welcome to apply.
We offer:
- 14 days annual leaves