Firmware QA Lead for Hardware Acceleration & Embedded

United States Digital Space LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Boston, MA is seeking a Firmware QA Engineering Manager to lead the Hardware Accelerate team, building the technology foundation for quality firmware development. The role blends technical leadership with people management to deliver robust, scalable systems that accelerate research initiatives.

You will mentor engineers across embedded, mobile, backend, and third‑party services, shape architecture, and promote a culture of innovation, psychological safety, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a hands-on software developer combined with a proven track record in engineering management.
• Strong technical skills in software development, testing, and deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver complex, cross‑functional projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to align technical and business priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment with a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day‑to‑day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high‑quality standards as personal contributions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for building platforms the integrate across embedded, mobile, backend, and third party services that enable research initiatives
• Define technical strategy, architecture, and design for features that support research-focused initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand research needs and translate them into scalable systems
• Manage third-party technology vendors and relationships
• Maintain engineering best practices in development, testing, and deployment processes
• Serve as a player-coach by contributing technically while driving team delivery and growth
• Provide regular mentorship, feedback, and coaching to team members to support their professional development and growth
• Foster a culture of innovation, psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning

Skills

Hands-on software development

Engineering management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

AI tools usage

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC in Boston, MA is seeking a Firmware QA Engineering Manager to lead the Hardware Accelerate team, building the technology foundation for quality firmware development. The role blends technical leadership with people management to deliver robust, scalable systems that accelerate research initiatives.

You will mentor engineers across embedded, mobile, backend, and third‑party services, shape architecture, and promote a culture of innovation, psychological safety, and