R&D Software Engineer

Delsys, Inc; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401K Plan & Profit Sharing

End of Year Bonus (Company performance dependent)

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Natick, MA, is seeking Software Engineers to develop next-generation sensor technology. Responsibilities include implementing real-time processing and designing system architectures. The ideal candidate has strong skills in C++ and Python, with experience in signal processing and computer vision. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with R&D engineers and scientists in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing signal processing and computer vision pipelines.
• Strong experience in C++ and Python.
• Working knowledge of signal processing or computer vision techniques.

Responsibilities

• Implement real-time signal processing and computer vision pipelines.
• Design and develop new system architectures.
• Optimize performance and identify bottlenecks in embedded systems.

Skills

C++

Python

Signal processing techniques

Computer vision techniques

Problem-solving skills

Version control

Education

BS or MS in computer engineering, computer science, or related technical field

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

Delsys sensors

Machine vision cameras

Job description

Natick, United States | Posted on 09/05/2025

Delsys Inc. (www.delsys.com) is the world leader in wearable and non-contact sensor technology for high performance electromyography, biomechanics, and physiology instruments. Since our inception in 1993, we have focused on building a strong interdisciplinary engineering team to solve some of the most intractable challenges for non-invasive biosignal sensing for human performance research and education. We maintain a fully-featured design and production facility, serving a unique portfolio of hardware and software products that support clients and institutions in over 85 countries. Together with our affiliate company Altec Inc. (www.altecresearch.com) we maintain an active portfolio of research programs that leverage the latest advances in computational technologies and sensor solutions to serve a wide variety of industrial, academic, and federal government needs.

Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated candidates to contribute to Delsys’ research and development of next-generation, human-centric sensor technology. Software Engineers in this role will focus on building robust backend systems, embedded processing pipelines, and real-time applications for physiological monitoring, human movement tracking, VR/AR experiences, speech analysis, and neural interface technologies.

The position requires expertise in developing signal processing and computer vision pipelines, embedded systems, and scalable software architecture for time‑critical applications. Successful candidates will collaborate closely with developers, R&D engineers and scientists, gaining hands‑on experience in translating research innovations into deployable technologies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement high‑bandwidth real‑time signal processing, computer vision, and machine learning pipelines for wearable and non-contact sensors.
• Participate in scoping, designing, and developing new system architectures.
• Implement backend systems and microservices to support data acquisition, processing, and visualization in real-time applications.
• Optimize computational performance and identify bottlenecks in embedded and software systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software pipelines into hardware prototypes and validate system performance in real-world settings.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or completed a BS or MS in computer engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• Strong experience in C++ and Python required; familiarity with CUDA, Bash, Powershell, C#, and ability to pick up new languages is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of signal processing or computer vision techniques.
• Experience with version control and CLI is a plus.
• Experience with hardware platforms (NVIDIA Jetson) and sensors (Delsys sensors, machine vision cameras) is a plus.
• Must be able to show valid work eligibility.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
• End of Year Bonus (Company performance dependent)