Embedded Software Engineer: Build Autonomous Systems

Boston Engineering; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching plan

Job summary

Boston Engineering is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for robotics, autonomous systems, medical devices, and defense technologies. You will work hands‑on from prototypes through integration, testing and a working product, across platforms and architectures.

The role emphasizes cross‑disciplinary collaboration and contribution to system‑level decisions. The position offers exposure to sensors, actuators, and real‑time control in a dynamic, product‑development environment

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 0–5 years of professional software or embedded development experience; co-op, internship, research, academic, and personal projects considered.
• Experience using Git and standard version control workflows.
• Familiarity with build systems, dependency management, debugging tools, and modern software development practices.
• Proven C and C++ fundamentals.
• Experience with Python or another scripting language.
• Understanding of embedded systems and hardware interactions.
• Knowledge of real‑time software concepts (tasks, interrupts, scheduling, synchronization, timing, concurrency).
• Familiarity with embedded communication interfaces and protocols.
• Proficiency with Linux and command-line development environments.
• Ability to read technical docs and specs.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and apply to unfamiliar problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software and firmware in C and C++ for new and existing products.
• Work with microcontrollers, embedded processors, RTOS‑based systems, and embedded Linux platforms.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, communication interfaces, and other hardware into embedded systems.
• Build and debug interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet, GPIO).
• Use Python and other tools for testing, automation, system integration, and development support.
• Bring up and debug software on custom hardware and early prototypes.
• Investigate issues across software and hardware using debuggers and logs.
• Implement software from system requirements, identifying edge cases and risks.
• Write automated tests and support build/test/integration workflows.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and project planning.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines during product development.
• Document software designs, interfaces, and test results.

Skills

C/C++ fundamentals

Git

Linux

Debugging

Embedded systems

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Tools

Docker

RTOS

Zephyr/FreeRTOS

Embedded Linux

ROS2

STM32/ARM MCUs/SoCs

Job description

Boston Engineering is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for robotics, autonomous systems, medical devices, and defense technologies. You will work hands‑on from prototypes through integration, testing and a working product, across platforms and architectures.

The role emphasizes cross‑disciplinary collaboration and contribution to system‑level decisions. The position offers exposure to sensors, actuators, and real‑time control in a dynamic, product‑development environment