Senior Embedded Safety Compute Engineer

Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next‑gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications.

• Bring up lock‑step MCU/SoC safety compute systems.
• Implement watchdogs, fail‑safes, and deterministic real‑time OS pathways.
• Develop secure update and recovery mechanisms.
• Ensure reliable execution of safety functions under fault conditions.
• Integrate embedded safety systems with perception and control layers.

• 8+ years in embedded systems for safety‑critical applications.
• Proficiency with lock‑step architectures, real‑time operating systems, and safety watchdog design.
• Knowledge of safety communication protocols.
• Experience with functional safety design for embedded hardware/software.
• Strong debugging and low‑level firmware skills.

• Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
• Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
• Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
• Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
• Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
• Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Location:

London, England, United Kingdom