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Level: Senior

Team: Engineering

Locations: Ukraine, Kyiv

Full-time (hybrid work). In line with the company policy, we offer a flexible hybrid format, combining office presence with designated remote work days each week.

About Esper Bionics

Esper Bionics is a health tech company building intelligent bionic limbs and sensor systems that redefine human capability. Our flagship product, Esper Hand, is an AI-powered prosthetic that learns from the user.

Key responsibilities for this role may include:

• Firmware development for upper limb prostheses and other related products ensures robust, efficient, and compliant solutions. The development needs may include creating PoCs for new features and products, complex bug investigation and fixes that may require collaboration among different departments, etc.
• Firmware development for specific tools used for prosthesis manufacturing.
• Requirements analysis, solution design, and task decomposition for new features and products.
• Collaborating inside the FW team using Scrum-like methodology. Code Review.
• Collaborating closely with hardware, manufacturing, mobile application, QA, and other teams to ensure integrated and optimized solutions.
• Taking part in the complex embedded solutions design and their architecture improvements according to the scalable project needs.
• Documentation support.

Job Skill Requirements:

Primary

• Strong knowledge of C programming language.
• Experience with bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware development, low-level device driver implementations, and CLI-based build environments (Shell/Bash, Make, CMake).
• Familiarity with the operation principles of MCU/CPU and their peripherals (including communication interfaces).
• Familiarity with the operation principles of embedded software and related topics (interrupts, booting, multithreading, multiprocessing).
• Experience with BLE-based embedded solutions.
• Confident in-system debugging skills.
• Understanding basic principles in electronics and basic operation of key electronic components.
• Ability to read and review schematic diagrams.
• Ability to work with soldering iron and measurement equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power source, etc.). General prototyping skills​.
• Proficiency in Git.
• ⁠Written and spoken English at least B2.

Advantageous:

• Familiarity with STM32 and nRF52 MCUs.
• Ability to work with Arduino and single-board PCs (like Raspberry Pi) for quick prototyping.
• Knowledge of C++ and Python 3.
• Experience with electric motor control algorithms for different motor types.
• Experience with complex embedded solutions architecture development.
• Experience with DSP and complex algorithms embedded.
• Experience with Wi-Fi-based embedded solutions.

Personal qualities

• Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• High level of independence, responsibility, and initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Passion for continuous learning and delivering robust solutions that improve people’s lives.
• Effective communication skills in both Ukrainian and English.

What we offer

• Military reservation according to Ukrainian legislation starting from the beginning of cooperation
• Real opportunity to influence product decisions and shape key solutions
• Focused work on dedicated modules and projects with clear ownership
• Well-structured processes led by an experienced team lead
• Cross-team review culture that supports quality and knowledge sharing

Project Description

This team is working with an AI chip company that develops specialized software-centric Machine Learning Systems-on-Chip (MLSoC) to enable high-performance, power-efficient "Physical AI" at the edge. Their technology is designed for robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, and smart cameras, allowing them to process complex computer vision and multimodal AI tasks locally with very low power consumption.

Job Description

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in robotics systems design, with a focus on AMRs and/or drones.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and ROS/ROS2 frameworks.
• Proven experience with SLAM systems, both Lidar-based (e.g., Cartographer, LOAM) and visual (e.g., ORB-SLAM, OpenVSLAM).
• Hands-on expertise with embedded systems, RTOS, and board-level debugging.
• Solid understanding of deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and their deployment on edge devices.
• Familiarity with Generative AI models (e.g., transformers, diffusion models) and how they are shaping future intelligent systems.
• Experience with humanoid robotics is a strong plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and simulation platforms (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim).
• Knowledge of real-time computer vision, 3D mapping, and autonomous decision-making.
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Job Responsibilities

We are seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer, Robotics Software, to join our cutting-edge Robotics and AI software team. The ideal candidate brings deep, hands-on experience in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), aerial drones, and, most preferably, humanoid robots. You will play a strategic and technical leadership role in developing intelligent, autonomous systems across various platforms.

This role requires a strong foundation in embedded systems, a solid grasp of neural networks and AI, and an understanding of advancements in Generative AI (GenAI). Expertise in Lidar-based SLAM and Visual SLAM is critical for success in this role.

• Drive technical discussions relating to architecture, design, and development of software and hardware systems for AMRs, drones, and/or humanoid robots.
• Build and deploy perception, localization, and navigation systems using Lidar-based and Visual SLAM techniques.
• Design real-time embedded systems to interface with sensors, actuators, and compute platforms.
• Integrate deep learning models for object detection, motion planning, behavior prediction, and scene understanding.
• Contribute to or lead R&D efforts related to Generative AI and its applications in robotics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers and AI scientists, to deliver complete solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate sensors such as cameras, IMUs, LIDARs, and ultrasonic systems for 360° situational awareness.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide strategic input into long-term robotics and AI vision.

We are looking for a Camera BSP & Middleware Engineer to drive the design and development of a unified camera infrastructure across Linux and Android platforms. 

This role combines deep embedded Linux and Android expertise with camera subsystem integration. The engineer will be responsible for sensor bring-up, driver development, middleware integration, and image quality tuning, ensuring compliance with Android Camera HAL standards and optimized multimedia performance across platforms. 

Requirements:

• Strong experience with Linux kernel camera drivers and V4L2 (including sub-device drivers) 
• Proven experience integrating and maintaining Android Camera HAL 
• Hands-on experience with camera sensor bring-up and board-level integration 
• Experience working with Device Tree / DTBO overlays, including power sequencing, reset, and clock (MCLK) configuration 

• Experience tuning image quality pipelines, including: 

  - 3A algorithms (AE, AWB, AF) 

  - Lens Shading Correction (LSC) 

  - Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) 

• Ability to debug complex camera pipelines across kernel and user space 
• Experience with Git/Gerrit and build systems (Yocto and AOSP) 
• Strong understanding of embedded Linux and Android system architecture 

Responsibilities 

• Own cross-platform (Linux and Android) camera architecture and board bring-up 
• Develop and maintain Linux camera drivers (V4L2 sub-devices) 
• Integrate and support Android Camera HAL components 
• Create and validate Device Tree / DTBO overlays for camera hardware configuration 
• Automate media graph validation, streaming tests, and long-running stress test suites 
• Tune image processing pipelines using vendor-provided IQ tools 
• Collaborate closely with hardware teams on CSI timing, PHY configuration, and sensor onboarding 
• Support performance optimization and long-term platform stability 

We are seeking a Senior Multimedia Engineer to join our engineering team working on advanced audio/video streaming solutions for embedded platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with GStreamer and a deep understanding of multimedia systems, media pipelines, and streaming technologies. 

Technical Requirements 

• 8+ years of software development experience in multimedia or system-level environments 
• Strong hands-on experience with GStreamer on developer level (must-have), including: building and debugging complex media pipelines working with elements, pads, caps, and plugins diagnosing latency, synchronization, and performance issues 
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Java for system-level or multimedia applications 
• Solid understanding of audio and video streaming protocols (RTP, RTSP, etc.) 
• Experience working with video and audio codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AAC, Opus, etc.) 
• Experience with Video4Linux (V4L2) Experience with embedded platforms (Embedded Linux and/or Embedded Android) 
• Understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP, UDP, HTTP 
• Ability to debug complex issues across software layers (middleware, OS, hardware interaction) 
• Experience with version control systems (Git) Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills 

Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain multimedia middleware components 
• Build, integrate, and optimize GStreamer-based audio/video pipelines Integrate media components with user-space applications and system services 
• Debug and resolve complex media issues related to performance, stability, and synchronization 
• Drive technical discussions and contribute to architecture decisions 
• Collaborate with hardware, platform, and application teams 
• Support board bring-up and hardware validation related to audio/video subsystems 

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Junior Package Engineer with PCB design experience to join our IC packaging and signal/power integrity team.

You will support the development of advanced semiconductor packages and perform SI/PI analysis for high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, and SerDes.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in IC package design (substrate layout, stack-up, routing, DRC checks)
• Support package floorplanning and die/ball map development
• Work with senior engineers to run SI simulations (S-parameters, insertion loss, eye diagrams)
• Perform PI/PDN analysis (IR drop, decap planning, impedance profiles)
• Translate PCB experience into package-level routing constraints (differential pair rules, impedance control)
• Help model high-speed interfaces: Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, SerDes
• Collaborate with silicon, system, and PCB teams on end-to-end interconnect design
• Document design guidelines, simulation results, and engineering reports

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, Allegro, KiCad, or similar)
• Understanding of high-speed differential routing and board-level signal integrity basics
• Familiarity with impedance control, vias, stackups, return paths, PDN concepts
• Exposure to interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, DDR
• Basic scripting or automation skills (Python/Matlab preferred)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

• High motivation to learn package design and SI/PI methodologies

   

  Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with package design tools: Cadence SIP/APD, Xpeedic, Mentor Xpedition
• Exposure to SI/PI simulation tools: ANSYS SIwave, HFSS, Sigrity, ADS
• Understanding of flip-chip, BGA, RDL, 2.5D/3D packaging

• Knowledge of SerDes, USB, LPDDR, or high-speed PHY design principles

   

What We Offer: 

• Full training in IC packaging, SI/PI analysis, and advanced interconnect design
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies (PCIe Gen5/6, DDR5/6, chiplets)
• Mentorship from senior package, SI, and system engineers
• A clear growth path toward package architect, SI/PI lead, or chiplet interconnect specialist

We design integrated circuits for consumer, medical and automotive markets. The majority of these designs are complex SoC/ASIC architectures that integrate IPs, such as ARM and RISC-V CPUs and peripherals, DSP cores, analog cells and other IPs with progressive technology nodes: 24, 10, 7,  3 nanometers.

In our daily work we constantly face challenges that requires out of box thinking. This makes our lives an interesting and challenging adventure. Such attitude permits creation of products full of features that often outperform market. We are constant learners, the same we expect from our new employees. Hence, we’d be happy to meet passionate and keen on learning, bright young individuals.

Below is a brief list of skills/knowledge that ideally suit our job profile. Still it’s not an issue if you don’t possess some of those. To our opinion the fundamental engineer’s skills are problem solving and ability to learn.

Desired knowledge you may possess:

• Good understanding of digital/analog electronics and semiconductors physics
• FPGA placement and routing using EDA tools
• Experience with PCB design using such tools such as OrCAD, Altium Designer or similar
• Basic knowledge of scripting languages such as Tcl, Python, Make
• Beginner’s level of English

Optional skills you may have:

• FPGA design using HDLs or schematics editor
• Embedded systems design using IDEs such as Keil, AtmelStudio, IAR

We offer:

• Part- or full-time employment, flexible schedule
• On-job training in our Kyiv office with high skilled professionals
• Potential growth in the direction of ASIC design
• Paid sick leave and vacation

We design integrated circuits for consumer, medical and automotive markets. The majority of these designs are complex SoC/ASIC architectures that integrate IPs, such as ARM and RISC-V CPUs and peripherals, DSP cores, analog cells and other IPs with progressive technology nodes: 14, 10, 8, 7 nanometers.

You will be responsible for digital logic design and verification. Besides, you'd be able to learn and improve related methodologies. Below is a brief list of skills/knowledge that ideally suit our job profile. Still it’s not an issue if you don’t possess some of those. To our opinion the fundamental engineer’s skills are analytical thinking and ability to learn.

Essential qualifications:

-Degree in Electronics or related fields

-Good understanding of digital electronics

-Experience with EDA tools (Xilinx, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys or similar)

-Beginner’s level of English or higher

Optional qualifications you may have:

-FPGA design using HDL (Verilog, VHDL) or schematics editor

-IC design verification using System Verilog

-CPU architecture knowledge, embedded SW development

We offer:

-Full-time employment, flexible schedule

-On-job training in our Kyiv office with high skilled professionals

-Potential growth in directions of ASIC/FPGA design

-Social benefits, modern and comfortable office facilities

We design integrated circuits for consumer, medical and automotive markets. The majority of these designs are complex SoC/ASIC architectures that integrate IPs, such as ARM and RISC-V CPUs and peripherals, DSP cores, analog cells and other IPs with progressive technology nodes: 24, 10, 7,  3 nanometers.

In our daily work we constantly face challenges that requires out of box thinking. This makes our lives an interesting and challenging adventure. Such attitude permits creation of products full of features that often outperform market. We are constant learners, the same we expect from our new employees. Hence, we’d be happy to meet passionate and keen on learning, bright young individuals.

Below is a brief list of skills/knowledge that ideally suit our job profile. Still it’s not an issue if you don’t possess some of those. To our opinion the fundamental engineer’s skills are problem solving and ability to learn.

Desired knowledge you may possess:

• Good understanding of digital/analog electronics and semiconductors physics
• FPGA placement and routing using EDA tools
• Experience with PCB design using such tools such as OrCAD, Altium Designer or similar
• Basic knowledge of scripting languages such as Tcl, Python, Make
• Beginner’s level of English

Optional skills you may have:

• FPGA design using HDLs or schematics editor
• Embedded systems design using IDEs such as Keil, AtmelStudio, IAR

We offer:

• Part- or full-time employment, flexible schedule
• On-job training in our Kyiv office with high skilled professionals
• Potential growth in the direction of ASIC design
• Paid sick leave and vacation

Company: Specializes in electronics and software engineering, focusing on high-load switching, communication platforms, Linux, and IoT devices. 

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop software and hardware for network switches and embedded systems.
• Involve in the development of software for routers.

Required Skills:
• Proficiency in C programming
• Linux experience (Makefiles, Shell scripts)
• Knowledge of L2/L3 network protocols (e.g., ARP, STP, IGMP, VLAN).
• English proficiency for technical documentation.

Nice to Have:
• Experience with embedded programming (ARM/MIPS).
• Familiarity with SONiC OS.

Why Us:
• High technical task level.
• Collaboration with global industry leaders.
• Work-life balance, flexible schedule, and remote work possibility.
• Competitive salary, medical insurance, paid vacation.
• Compensation package.

About us

Farsight Vision converts flight footage into digital 2D and 3D twins for real-time intelligence in GNSS-denied environment, making analytics and situational awareness convenient and accessible while saving time and effort. We create multi-layered digital twins of terrain with dynamic tracking and object/landscape monitoring and predicting.
 

We are looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to join our Robotics Engineering Team and contribute to the full software and product development lifecycle. In this role, you’ll work closely with hardware and systems engineers to design, build, and test advanced robotic systems. You’ll bring strong technical depth in robotics software, hands-on experience with ROS2 and Gazebo, and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges.
 

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain robotics software using ROS2;
• Build and execute simulations in Gazebo to validate robot performance and behavior;
• Participate in designing, building, and programming robotic prototypes;
• Debug and optimize robotic systems, including sensors, actuators, and communication modules;
• Collaborate with hardware and systems teams to plan and run experiments.
• Document code, workflows, experiments, and technical decisions for internal use.
   

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field;
• Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or C#;
• Experience with large-scale, safety-critical or robotic control systems;
• Knowledge of industrial/networked communication protocols;
• Hands-on experience with ROS (ROS1 or ROS2);
• Practical experience using Gazebo for robotic simulation;
• Experience integrating software with embedded or edge computing hardware (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson/Xavier);
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
   

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Betaflight, Ardupilot, or similar flight-control systems;
• Basic understanding of robotic hardware, sensors, and actuators.
   

Why us

• Impactful projects. Your work will strengthen the country’s defense capability and support the Ukrainian Armed Forces; your results will directly help our defenders;
• Professional team and startup dynamics. You will become part of a team of professionals who develop cutting‑edge technologies and value teamwork. Our culture encourages knowledge exchange, innovation and rapid growth.
• Flexible conditions. Remote work, flexible schedule, paid vacation and sick leave.

The main goal of this role is to create a reliable and efficient product, achieving this through the development and integration of embedded software with the hardware platform, so that the user/operator receives a device that operates stably and meets technical standards.

The focus of this role is:
• Development and integration of embedded software for UAV flight control, navigation and sensor systems.
• Creation and improvement of autopilot algorithms: stabilization, altitude hold, routing, obstacle avoidance, return to "Home", etc.
• Optimization of stabilization algorithms and real-time operation.
• Testing firmware on hardware prototypes and simulators, identifying and eliminating critical errors.
• Increasing energy efficiency: optimizing battery usage to increase flight time.
• Ensuring compliance of software with industry safety standards.
• Preparing firmware for large-scale production: adaptation for different products and rapid integration of new modules.
• Collaboration with hardware engineers to coordinate the operation of sensors, controllers and communication modules.

We are looking for a talented Embedded Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of advanced UAV systems.
In this role, you will work on embedded solutions that power drone platforms designed to operate in complex and demanding real-world environments.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to build reliable onboard systems, improve communication and control mechanisms, and enhance overall UAV performance.

What you will do:

• Develop and optimize embedded software for drone (copter) platforms
• Integrate and configure flight-control systems based on Betaflight
• Design, implement, and debug communication modules and data links (telemetry, RC, video/data transmission)
• Work with onboard electronics, sensors, navigation systems, and autopilots
• Contribute to the development and improvement of UAV software architecture, including communication protocols and control algorithms
• Support testing, debugging, and performance optimization of drone systems

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development
• Practical experience with UAVs or drone platforms
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, plus experience with Python
• Experience working with Linux in embedded environments
• Hands-on experience with embedded interfaces (CAN, UART, SPI, Ethernet)
• Understanding of communication systems used in UAVs (telemetry, command links, RF, LTE)
• Experience configuring and integrating ArduPilot

Nice to have:

• Experience with PX4, BetaFlight, iNav, or similar flight control platforms
• Experience working with different drone architectures or autonomous systems
• Background in robotics, aerospace, or real-time systems

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge UAV technologies
• Projects that contribute to strengthening Ukraine’s technological and defense capabilities
• Official employment
• Possibility of military reservation (with applicable documents)
• A collaborative team where initiative, ownership, and innovation are encouraged

An Estonian international DefenseTech company is seeking an UGV specialist to lead the unmanned ground robotic systems division at its Ukrainian R&D center.

The core concept is tactical autonomy. The company develops robotic ground platforms and autonomous AI-based software for controlling unmanned systems. This transforms a single operator into a command center for an entire system of autonomous vehicles in the air and on the ground.

The products are already being used by units of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and dozens of brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Location: Kyiv (office). 

Key challenges in this role:

• This is a position at the intersection of R&D and real-world operations. The specialist will be responsible for developing the ground platform, transforming engineering prototypes into a reliable production-ready product capable of operating in the harshest conditions.

• Leading a cross-functional team (Mechanical, Electronic/Hardware, Embedded, RF), ensuring the viability and operational readiness of the systems.

• Rapid iterations: technical solutions and platform updates are tested in the field as quickly as possible.

The company offers: housing, 24 days of vacation and sick leave, work equipment, and paid lunches.

Must have experience in the design and development of mechanical devices (with moving parts), conversational English, and team management experience.

Experience in robotics/NPC is preferred.

We are looking for an FPGA Platform Engineer to maintain and develop a stable FPGA cluster environment used for research and engineering work. The role focuses on building a reliable infrastructure around FPGA hardware, including toolchains, deployment processes, monitoring, and operational automation.
 

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain FPGA hardware environments and ensure stable operation of the FPGA cluster.
• Deploy and maintain FPGA toolchains and runtimes (e.g., Xilinx Vivado/Vitis or similar), including drivers, SDKs, and licenses.
• Manage the bitstream lifecycle: versioning, storage, access control, deployment logging, and rollback processes.
• Build and maintain a simple release pipeline for FPGA artifacts (build → package → deploy → rollback).
• Implement automation and operational scripts (Bash/Python) and basic CI checks for build and deployment validation.
• Configure monitoring and health checks for FPGA-specific metrics (temperature, power, device errors, status) and support incident investigation.
• Provide developers with reproducible environments, project templates, and documentation for working with the FPGA platform.
   

Requirements

• Strong experience with Linux, Git, and scripting in Bash and/or Python.
• Experience with automation tools or CI systems (e.g., CI pipelines, Ansible, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado/Vitis and Tcl automation.
• Practical understanding of PCIe and DMA at a system level, including common operational issues (e.g., device detection problems, DMA hangs, throughput degradation).
• Experience with monitoring and logging systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or similar).
• Ability to work independently, set up environments from scratch, and maintain clear technical documentation.
   

Technology Stack

• Linux, Bash, Python
• Git, CI/CD tools, automation frameworks
• Xilinx Vivado / Vitis (or equivalent FPGA toolchain)
• Prometheus, Grafana, ELK (or similar monitoring/logging stack)
   

What We Offer

• Work on a deep-tech FPGA platform used for advanced engineering and research tasks.
• A hands-on environment with real hardware systems and complex infrastructure challenges.
• A small, technically focused team with high ownership and impact.

Project Description

We are seeking a skilled wireless signal processing engineer to join our team and contribute to the validation of next‑generation IoT chips (3GPP NR), with core responsibilities centered on validating wireless baseband algorithms implemented in a C++ simulator and requiring a solid understanding of wireless DSP algorithms, knowledge of 3GPP physical‑layer specifications for NR (and optionally LTE), experience with Python and MATLAB, and the ability to create test cases and interpret and analyze performance results

Job Description

• Master’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• Industry experience of 8+ years in relevant field: Wireless communication, Signal processing, 3GPP LTE/NR standards
• Proficiency in programming languages: C++, MATLAB and Python

Job Responsibilities

• Work with a Linux‑based C++ simulator that executes DSP algorithms for the NR baseband.
• Perform system modeling in accordance with 3GPP requirements and internal specifications.
• Create performance‑validation test cases such as Packet Error Rate, probability of detection, probability of false alarm, and measurement statistics (mean, standard deviation, etc.).
• Implement these test cases within the Python environment that accompanies the C++ simulator.
• Interpret and analyze results using MATLAB and Python.
• Understand DSP algorithms such as OFDM modulation, PBCH, PDCCH, PDSCH, PSS/SSS detection, timing/frequency/gain estimation and tracking loops, wireless channel estimation, FFT processing, etc
• Prepare and maintain performance reports.
• Support investigations of configuration or performance issues