Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer, SmartSense (Boston, MA - Hybrid)

About the position Responsibilities • Own architecture and delivery of embedded firmware (C/C++) for SmartSense sensors and gateways • Lead development of edge software running on embedded Linux platforms (Yocto, Ubuntu) • Ensure reliable telemetry, OTA updates, and 99%+ on-time system delivery across deployed fleet • Guide integration of AI/ML models into constrained edge environments • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Hardware, QA, and Cloud teams to define roadmaps • Drive CI/CD, Agile processes, and secure code practices (Git, Jenkins, Docker, Jira) • Mentor, hire, and grow a high-performing embedded and edge software team Requirements • 10+ years of embedded systems or firmware experience on custom IoT hardware • Deep C/C++ expertise in low-power, real-time systems (MCUs, RTOS, peripherals) • Experience developing software for wireless devices (BLE, Zigbee, LTE) • Strong system-level thinking across embedded, Linux, and device-cloud interaction • Familiarity with deploying and optimizing TinyML / ML models at the edge • Comfortable debugging at the hardware/software boundary (oscilloscopes, JTAG, serial) • Strong communication skills and leadership experience across distributed teams • Must be based in the Boston area and available for hybrid on-site collaboration Nice-to-haves • Experience with Digi XBee, cellular gateways, and edge telemetry architectures • Exposure to security/compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001) • Cloud experience with AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or Google Cloud IoT Core Benefits • short-term incentive program • new hire stock award • paid parental leave • open (uncapped) PTO • hybrid work environment • competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings Apply tot his job