Our Company
Miso Robotics is transforming the restaurant industry with Flippy, an AI-powered kitchen robot that automates dangerous fry station operations. A leader in kitchen automation, AI, and robotics, Miso has raised over $150 million via equity crowdfunding and has successfully installed Flippy, our flagship product, at Tier 1 restaurant brands.
With a new leadership team, including a CEO with a track record of successful exits, and a strategic investment from Ecolab, Miso is poised for scale. The company is building a world-class team. We offer competitive compensation, accelerated growth opportunities, the ability to make an outsized impact on an industry, and free snacks cooked by our in-house AI Powered robot chef, Flippy.
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Engineer to design and implement embedded firmware that powers our robotic systems. This role will be responsible for architecting and developing firmware solutions that integrate seamlessly across distributed systems, motor controllers, and communication protocols, ensuring compatibility with our robotic platforms. The ideal candidate is an expert in embedded system design, passionate about robotics, and comfortable collaborating across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and implement firmware solutions for robotic systems using C/C++.
- Develop software for motor controllers and embedded systems, leveraging TI’s C2000 microcontrollers.
- Design and maintain distributed software architectures supporting real-time robotic applications.
- Implement and optimize communication protocols (Ethernet, USB, CAN, SPI, I²C, I/O Link, etc.).
- Conduct firmware testing in both Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) environments.
- Utilize debugging and validation tools including JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software engineers) to deliver integrated system solutions.
- Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
- Review technical manuals and specifications to guide design and troubleshooting.
- Support the design and implementation of custom communication protocol packets.
- Provide technical leadership on firmware best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Required, M.S Preferred) in computer science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Familiarity with TI’s C2000 family of microcontrollers
- Familiarity with I/O link industrial protocol and architecture
- Exceptional knowledge in distributed software architecture design
- Proven experience in embedded system design and firmware development (C/C++)
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams
- Proficiency with working in development environments that comprise of Linux, Docker, and Git
- Adhere to and help improve our software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
- Knowledge working with JTAG, logic analyzers and Oscilloscope
- Experience writing motor controller software
- Understanding of digital communication protocols (Ethernet, USB, asynchronous serial, CAN, SPI, I2C)
- Guru at navigating technical manuals
- Experience developing software in Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) test scenarios supporting the test specifications.
- Experience designing communication protocol packets
- 2-4 + years of on the job experience, preferably in Robotics, Aerospace, Automotive, or similar commercial Hardware products integrating AI, ML, and Computer Vision technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in developing applications in the Robot Operating System (ROS)
- Experience with Python
$115k-$130k Annually + Benefits
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range for candidates residing in the Los Angeles Metro area and excludes additional earnings such as bonus and benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.
At Miso Robotics, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every team member is valued and respected. We believe that diversity in our team drives innovation and creativity, which is why we strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Top Skills
What We Do
Miso Robotics is building AI-powered automation for commercial kitchens, starting with Flippy, the industry's first fully autonomous fry station robot deployed at commercial scale. If you're an AI or robotics engineer who wants to see your work in action every single day, solving real problems for real people, this is where that happens.
We're tackling one of the hardest robotics challenges: unstructured environments. Restaurant kitchens are chaotic, unpredictable, and unforgiving. Orders surge randomly, equipment varies by location, and there's zero tolerance for downtime. Our robots work alongside humans in 350-degree heat, handling multiple tasks simultaneously while adapting in real time. It's computer vision, motion planning, and AI decision-making at the edge, all day, every day.
Our tech stack is cutting edge. We use NVIDIA AI for vision and inference, custom motion control algorithms, and machine learning models that continuously improve from real-world data across dozens of live deployments. The impact is immediate and measurable. When a restaurant operator tells us our robot "had their back" during a lunch rush, or a worker says Flippy is their "best friend," that's our mission in action.
Beyond Flippy, our Innovation Lab in Pasadena develops next-generation kitchen automation. We're expanding into new stations, new tasks, and new capabilities. The kitchen of the future needs engineers who can build systems that actually work when the stakes are high and the environment is hostile.
You'll work with a team that includes product leaders from Amazon and Ring, robotics engineers solving novel manipulation problems, and a CEO who gets that great technology means nothing if it breaks down during dinner rush. We obsess over real-world performance, not lab demos.
Why Work With Us
We're revolutionizing food service with AI robotics that solve real labor challenges. Join us to build cutting-edge technology that's already deployed in major chains, work with a mission-driven team backed by strong funding, and shape the future of an industry ripe for innovation.
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