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title: 'Software Engineer I, Firmware at Brain Corp'
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# Software Engineer I, Firmware at Brain Corp

- **Company:** Brain Corp
- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://www.braincorp.com/open-positions?gh_jid=8879726002

## Job description

Brain Corp is a San Diego, California, USA-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry. Our purpose is to create autonomous technology that helps the real world work better. Brain's robotic and AI solutions help retailers ensure that the right product is on the right shelf at the right price, in a clean environment. Through the BrainOS® Robotics Platform, which powers the largest global fleet of the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in operation in commercial public spaces, Brain Corp delivers insightful and efficient automated solutions in both commercial floor cleaning and inventory management, empowering organizations and their employees to achieve more. Brain Corp currently powers more than 50,000 AMRs, representing the largest fleet of its kind in the world. Brain Corp is funded by the SoftBank Vision Fund, Clearbridge, and Qualcomm Ventures.

Position Overview:

As a member of the Firmware Engineering team, the Embedded Software Engineer I is responsible for focusing on writing safe, reliable embedded software for integrating hardware and software for robotic products. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to see your code directly impact the behavior of real-world robotic systems in real-time.

Essential Job Functions:

- Write, bug-fix, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ and Python to support the core functionality of robotic systems
- Collaborate with the hardware team to integrate software with MCUs and peripherals using protocols like CAN, I2C, and SPI
- Participate in code reviews and utilize GitHub for source control to ensure all firmware meets team coding standards
- Contribute to build systems (CMake/Make) and support CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment of firmware releases
- Maintain clear technical documentation for integrated systems and software features to support team knowledge sharing
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 0-2 years of professional experience in embedded software development

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

- Strong software engineering and coding skill in C/C++
- Experience with ARM Cortex MCUs
- Experience with embedded RTOS, and programming in multithreaded environments
- Experience with embedded system skills (CAN, I2C, SPI, GPIO, interrupts, timers, PWM)
- Familiarity with AGILE development and continuous integration
- Familiarity with Linux environments, build systems (Makefile and/or CMake), and test automation frameworks (pytest)
- Familiarity with lab equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes)
- Familiarity with Github for source control, tracking, and testing

Things That Make a Difference:

- MS in computer science, software engineering or a related field
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
- Experience with Github, JIRA, and Jenkins tools for source control, tracking, and testing

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; use of hands to finger and grasp; talk and hear at normal room levels; visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures; push or pull up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Employees are exposed to the typical office environment with computers, printers and telephones.

Salary Range:

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego, California is $124,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Brain Corp is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:

- A discretionary annual target bonus
- Stock options
- 401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)
- Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance.
- Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Generous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown

Additional Perks include:

- Daily on-site lunch available in the San Diego office
- On-campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office
- Opportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events
- Internal continuous learning events
- Opportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company

## About Brain Corp

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Brain Corp provides an enterprise-grade autonomy platform (BrainOS®) that enables partners to build, deploy, and scale autonomous mobile robots for real‑world environments like retail, warehousing, healthcare, and education.
- **Entity Type**: Private (total funding $193M across 4 rounds; latest round not disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Dr. Eugene Izhikevich (computational neuroscientist)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), artificial intelligence, industrial automation
- **Target customers**: B2B – OEMs and large enterprises (Fortune 500) in retail, warehousing, healthcare, education, airports, and commercial real estate
- **Mission**: To make the real world work better by enabling partners to close the Autonomy Gap and deploy enterprise‑grade robots today.

## Products & Services
- **BrainOS® Platform**: A full‑stack software operating system for autonomous machines. Includes a contextual grounding layer (dual‑process safety, semantic 3D mapping), a hardware abstraction layer, cloud operations suite, and APIs for enterprise integration. Used for floor care (scrubbers/vacuums), inventory scanning, material handling, and tuggers.
- **BrainOS® Mobile**: A fleet management app that provides real‑time monitoring, notifications, and training materials.
- **EMMA (Enabling Mobile Machine Automation)**: An autonomous floor‑cleaning solution that retrofits manual equipment; won ISSA Interclean’s Innovation of the Year in 2017.
- **Custom Solutions**: Brain Corp partners with OEMs to embed BrainOS into their hardware, enabling rapid deployment of commercial robots.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metrics**:
  - Annual Revenue: ~$18M (LinkedIn estimate)
  - Total Funding: $193M
  - Robots Deployed: 50,000+ (company website) / 40,000+ (LinkedIn)
  - Square Feet Navigated: 100 billion+
  - Patents: 240+ granted and pending
- **Notable Investors / Partners**:
  - Investors: SoftBank Vision Fund, Qualcomm Ventures, Hercules Capital, ClearBridge Investments, Satwik Ventures
  - Partners: Walmart (nationwide deployment), Sam’s Club (600 stores – world’s largest robotic inventory scanning deployment), and 10,000+ global brands/OEMs
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Expanded to 6 continents with offices in San Diego, Amsterdam, and other locations
  - Named #1 Autonomy Solution Provider for mobile robotics by ABI Research (2019)
  - Transitioned from hardware to SaaS model under CEO David Pinn
  - SOC 2 compliant and US data residency for enterprise security

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proven Scale**: Over 100 billion square feet of real‑world navigation – the largest deployed fleet of autonomous floor care robots globally.
- **Enterprise‑Grade Platform**: BrainOS provides deterministic safety architecture, semantic mapping, and cloud infrastructure that passes Fortune 500 IT and security audits.
- **OEM‑Friendly Model**: Partners can swap sensors/chassis without rewriting core code, reducing time‑to‑market and R&D costs.
- **Compounding Value**: Over‑the‑air updates and shared fleet learning continuously improve robot performance without hardware changes.

## Strategic Focus
- **SaaS Transformation**: Shifting from a hardware‑centric model to a recurring software revenue model, enabling partners to monetize autonomy immediately.
- **International Expansion**: Growing presence in Europe (Amsterdam HQ) and other continents.
- **Vertical Diversification**: Beyond retail and cleaning into warehousing, healthcare, education, and airports.
- **Data Advantage**: Leveraging fleet data to improve navigation and add features, creating a proprietary moat.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Recognition**: Named a Top Workplace by the San Diego Union‑Tribune (2020) and USA Today. Emphasizes collaboration, play, and purposeful work.
- **Perks & Benefits**:
  - Stock options, 401(k), comprehensive medical/dental/vision
  - Flexible vacation, short‑/long‑term disability, EAP
  - On‑site gym (with pool and tennis court), daily free lunches, wellness room with massage chairs
  - Video games, hiking trails, and recreational activities
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office (San Diego campus). 220+ employees globally. Strong emphasis on innovation – 240+ patents in robotics, AI, and navigation.
- **Engineering Culture**: Work on real‑world AI that powers physical robots; opportunity to impact Fortune 500 deployments.

## Sources
1. [braincorp.com – About](https://www.braincorp.com/about)
2. [braincorp.com – Homepage](https://www.braincorp.com/)
3. [braincorp.com – Careers](https://www.braincorp.com/careers)
4. [LinkedIn – Brain Corporation](https://www.linkedin.com/company/brain-corporation)
5. [braincorp.com – Open Positions](https://www.braincorp.com/open-positions)

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