Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer - RTOS & Hardware Architect

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Engineering, headquartered in Waltham, MA, seeks a Lead Firmware Engineer to own embedded software across tactical and strategic levels. The role emphasizes hands-on development, architecture, and collaboration with electrical and mechanical teams to translate ideas into real-world technologies.

You will design, code, debug, and mentor, driving best practices, documentation, and production readiness while supporting BIOS and robotics projects for commercial and government clients.

Qualifications

• 7+ years embedded/firmware development with 3+ years in senior/lead role.
• BS in CS/EE/CE; MS preferred.
• Strong C and C++ for embedded systems; Python for tooling/testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded/firmware design, implementation, and debugging.
• Architect firmware with hardware, sensors, and control systems.
• Mentor engineers and review designs and code.
• Collaborate across electronics and mechanical teams.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++ embedded

RTOS experience

MCU STM32/ARM

I2C/SPI/UART

Git & debugging

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE

MS preferred

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Boston Engineering, headquartered in Waltham, MA, seeks a Lead Firmware Engineer to own embedded software across tactical and strategic levels. The role emphasizes hands-on development, architecture, and collaboration with electrical and mechanical teams to translate ideas into real-world technologies.

You will design, code, debug, and mentor, driving best practices, documentation, and production readiness while supporting BIOS and robotics projects for commercial and government clients.