Principal Embedded Software Engineer

10Beauty; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

10Beauty in Burlington, MA is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to architect embedded systems for a revolutionary manicure robot. This role is pivotal for engineers who excel at merging hardware and software in an innovative startup.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of embedded software expertise, primarily in C++. Responsibilities include leading software architecture, development, and optimization to ensure high performance and reliability of robotic systems.

Compensation ranges from $180,000 to $200,000, with equity and benefits included for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Expertise in C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with Linux-based embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the technical architecture of embedded software.
• Lead design and optimization of core embedded software components.
• Drive technical roadmap for robotic control systems.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

C++ Expertise

System Design

Performance Optimization

Linux-based Systems

Job description

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

10Beauty is a robotics startup based in Burlington, MA. We have raised $70M from some of the leading venture and celebrity investors in the country to build the world’s first fully autonomous manicure machine. We have pre-sold our first 1,000 machines to some of the most iconic brands in America, including Ulta Beauty and Nordstrom.

As of November 2025, we have launched our first robot at Ulta Beauty in Everett. We are a fast growing 50+ person organization with deep robotics experience. Come join the company that will put “beauty robotics” on the map!

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer at 10Beauty, you will play a critical role in architecting and delivering the embedded systems that power our next‑generation autonomous manicure robot. This is a highly impactful position for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software, is passionate about robotics, and is energized by solving complex real‑world problems in a fast‑paced startup environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and evolve the long‑term technical architecture of the embedded software that powers our robotic consumer product, with a focus on its performance and reliability in a production environment.
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of core embedded software components (primarily in C++ on Raspberry Pi 4/Linux) that control our advanced robotic systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, tackling the most ambiguous and technically challenging system‑level issues that cross disciplines (electrical, mechanical, and computer vision).
• Drive the technical roadmap for robotic control systems, exploring and integrating new technologies and algorithms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, helping them grow and solve complex problems.

What You Have:

• 8+ years of proven experience in embedded software development, with a track record of successfully shipping multiple complex hardware products, most ideally within robotics.
• Deep expertise in C++ for embedded systems, with a mastery of system design, low‑level debugging, and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in architecting and leading the development of large‑scale, real‑time, and safety‑critical embedded systems.
• Proven ability to solve highly ambiguous and technically challenging problems in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Extensive experience with Linux‑based embedded systems, hardware/software integration, and real‑time constraints.
• Experience with embedded systems in a robotics or electromechanical context is highly preferred.

At 10Beauty, we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, based on individual qualifications, skills, and experience. Equity and benefits are included for all full‑time employees.

Salary Range: $180,000 - $200,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.