Senior Embedded Software Engineer

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™ in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to power robotic lifting systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for large electromechanical machines.

The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and safety in real-time control, with a hybrid work model in the Boston area. Candidates should have strong C/C++/Python and motion-control experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing software for electromechanical products in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with controls, brushless DC motors, and motion control systems.
• Familiar with embedded interfaces CAN, SPI, I2C, UART.
• Ability to read complex technical documentation and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for robotic lift systems, with focus on performance, reliability, and safety.
• Work with hardware engineers to integrate software with electrical and mechanical components.
• Create and optimize control algorithms for precise, efficient lifting operations.
• Develop real-time control, feedback, and sensor-integration software.
• Test and debug to ensure robust, reliable operation.
• Maintain clear documentation across design, development, and testing.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Controls

Motion control

CAN

SPI

I2C

UART

Tools

Embedded tools

Schematic reading

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer | Clean-Tech Robotics Company | Boston, MA (hybrid)

Founded over a decade ago by engineers and designers from top-tier technical and design institutions, this high-growth robotics company is backed by a leading Tough Tech venture capital fund. They're leading the transition away from traditional hydraulics toward a more efficient, sustainable alternative for heavy machinery — partnering with Tier 1 suppliers, OEMs, and the US Department of Defense to bring zero-emission robotic lifting solutions to market.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing the software that powers their robotic lifting systems — collaborating cross-functionally, shaping critical software components, and ensuring the reliability and performance of systems controlling truly massive machines.

Why this role matters:

You’ll be a key member of a growing engineering team spearheading the electronic controls effort behind large-scale robotic machinery. If you’re passionate about motion control and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, this is a chance to make a real mark on embedded software engineering at scale.

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for robotic lift systems, with a focus on performance, reliability, and safety
• Work closely with hardware engineers to integrate software with electrical and mechanical components
• Create and optimize control algorithms for precise, efficient robotic lifting operations
• Develop real-time control, feedback, and sensor-integration software
• Test and debug rigorously to ensure robust, reliable operation
• Maintain clear documentation across design, development, and testing
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and application specialists

What you bring:

• 5+ years developing software for electromechanical products in C, C++, and Python
• Experience with controls, brushless DC motors, and motion control systems
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver robust, well-documented software
• Familiarity with embedded communication interfaces: CAN, SPI, I2C, UART
• Comfort reading complex technical documentation — datasheets, schematics, process diagrams

Benefits:

competitive compensation + equity, full health/dental/life/disability coverage, 401(k), PTO, flexible/hybrid work, and a great Boston location.