Lead Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer

Glassboard

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage and

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Educational opportunities and support

Makerspace lab access

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Job summary

Glassboard is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to own firmware direction from concept to commercialization. You will manage a team of embedded software engineers, own client relationships at a strategic level, and collaborate with hardware and product teams.

The role reports to the CTO and requires hands-on development in C, with strong emphasis on performance, scalability, and hardware integration within a fast-paced studio in Indianapolis.

Qualifications

8+ years in engineering or product development with people management experience.
Bachelor-level degree in EE/CE/CET or Computer Science or equivalent.
Experience in consumer/medical/industrial product development is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee embedded software practices and coding standards across the team.
Drive real-time firmware development with tight hardware integration.
Translate customer requirements into technical specs for programs.
Lead client communications, scoping, timelines, and program financials.
Mentor and develop a team of embedded software engineers.
Partner with leadership on hiring and performance reviews.

Skills

Embedded Linux

RTOS

C programming

Team leadership

Program management

Hardware interfacing

Git/SVN

Segger J-Link

Real-time debugging

Technical mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EE/CE/EET/CET or Computer Science

Tools

Git

Segger J-Link

Yocto/Buildroot

VS Code / Eclipse / Keil / IAR

Job description

About Glassboard

Glassboard is a hardware product development firm. We're a team of designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and embedded software engineers who come together to build products from concept to commercialization. We work across categories like consumer products, healthcare and medical devices, industrial applications, and transportation and mobility, for clients that range from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

About Glassboard

Overview

As a Lead Embedded Software Engineer at Glassboard, you will own the technical direction and delivery of firmware and embedded software programs from concept through commercialization. Beyond hands-on development and implementation, you will manage a team of embedded software engineers across multiple concurrent programs, own client relationships at a strategic level, and help shape how Glassboard's embedded software practice grows. This role reports to the CTO and works in close cooperation with the hardware engineering team as well as the rest of the Glassboard product development team.

Major Job Duties And Responsibilities

Oversee coding standards, source control practices, and embedded software best practices across the team
Drive firmware development for performance, scalability, robustness, and tight hardware integration
Translate high level customer requirements into technical specifications, and guide other
Lead client communications and program management, including scoping, timeline ownership, and program financials
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of embedded software engineers, including workload allocation across concurrent programs
Partner with leadership on hiring, performance reviews, and career development planning for the embedded software team
Contribute to proposals and scoping for prospective embedded software engineering work
Help define and improve internal embedded software processes, tools, and best practices
Architect, develop, and debug real-time firmware in C, with final review authority on architecture and code across your programs
Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems, and guide other engineers in doing the same
engineers in doing the same
Participate in and oversee prototype bring-up, debugging, and functional verification

Education and Experience

Minimum 8 years of experience in an engineering or product development focused field, including prior experience managing engineers or programs
Bachelor's Degree in EE/CE/EET/CET or Computer Science preferred, or equivalent experience
Consumer, medical, automotive, or industrial product development experience a plus

Required Skills

Direct experience developing embedded hardware using Linux, RTOS, or bare metal
Familiarity with common hardware level communications such as USB, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.
Proven ability to manage and mentor a team of engineers across multiple concurrent projects
Strong program management skills, including scoping, scheduling, and client facing communication
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, balancing hands on technical work with team leadership
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with version control tools such as Git or SVN
Familiarity with real-time debuggers like Segger J-Link
Familiarity with schematics, basic electronic components, and connections
Demonstrated experience in hiring, coaching, or performance management of engineering staff
Project and budget management experience

Desired Skills

Experience with Embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot
Experience with Android AOSP and Soong build system
Experience coding in JavaScript, Python, and C++ a plus
Familiar with IDEs such as Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, Keil, IAR, etc.
Understanding of power electronics and battery management systems
RF testing experience and experience with regulatory certification and testing (FCC, CE, UL, IEC)
Experience working with wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, LTE, LoRa, Wi-Fi, etc.
Prior experience building or scaling an engineering team or department

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