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Senior Manager, Hardware Abstraction

Posted 9 hours agoSoftwareSoftware
Compensation
$206,000–$321,000/year

Job Description

Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.

About the Role

Our software team is growing and we are looking for a talented engineering manager to join our agile, world-class team. In this role you will lead two teams that develop the low-level software that enables the robot to perceive and interact with the environment. You will work closely with the controls, functional safety, firmware, and other autonomy teams to implement interfaces to sensors, actuators, and other hardware. You will be responsible for leading the teams, optimizing execution, and developing engineers.

About the Work

  • Lead an engineering team responsible for developing the hardware abstraction layer between sensors, actuators, and other hardware and the robot
  • Interface with other teams including firmware, hardware, functional safety, controls and autonomy to develop new robots and improve their capabilities
  • Provide people management and career development for talented engineers

About You

  • MS or Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, or related field or have equivalent industry experience
  • 10+ years of overall industry experience, including 5+ years working in robotics
  • Experience leading engineering teams
  • Experience developing careers and managing people
  • Experience with embedded systems
  • Software experience in modern C++ and Python
  • Experience with robotics hardware including sensors (e.g.; cameras, lidars, radars, IMUs) and actuators
  • Experience with standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment)
  • Ability to communicate technical information effectively both orally and in writing with other team members
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Bonus Points

  • Experience working with humanoid (or similar) robots
  • Experience shipping products, especially in robotics related categories
  • Experience working with external vendors and third party contractors

This is a hybrid role for candidates located near one of our offices (Fremont, CA, Salem, OR or Pittsburgh, PA) and are available to be on-site 3 days a week on average for in-person collaboration. Travel is expected up to 1 week per month on average.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Salary Range
$206,000$321,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:

  • 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
  • Equity: Company stock options.
  • Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
  • Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
  • Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Time Off:
    • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
    • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
  • On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
  • Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.

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Job Details

Department
Software
Category
Software
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Fremont, California, United States
Posted
Mar 13, 2026, 02:05 PM
Listed
Mar 13, 2026, 02:05 PM
Compensation
$206,000 - $321,000 per year

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