Principal Embedded Software Architect (C++/RTOS)

Evolv; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity as part of total compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited vacation

Quarterly perk stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Calm subscription

Job summary

evolv technology is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Waltham, MA to lead the C++ software development for embedded, real-time, and computer vision systems. You will mentor engineers, drive architecture decisions, and help shape platform strategies across product families.

The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and scalable software foundations, with collaboration across Product, QA, DevOps, and hardware teams. A competitive compensation package accompanies benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded, real-time, and computer vision.
• Proven software leadership and mentoring ability.
• Strong C++ development with performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve C++ codebase focusing on performance and reliability.
• Lead design and architecture discussions for current and next-gen products.
• Provide technical mentorship and code reviews for engineers.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and build automation.

Skills

C++

Performance optimization

Mentoring

CI/CD

Embedded systems

Tools

Linux

RTOS

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

evolv technology is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Waltham, MA to lead the C++ software development for embedded, real-time, and computer vision systems. You will mentor engineers, drive architecture decisions, and help shape platform strategies across product families.

The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and scalable software foundations, with collaboration across Product, QA, DevOps, and hardware teams. A competitive compensation package accompanies benefits.