Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer – RTOS Architect

Alarm.com; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with company subsidies

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading technology company in Boston is seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead the design and development of firmware for connected security and IoT devices. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in C/C++, RTOS-based systems, and debugging complex issues. Responsibilities include driving integrations with third-party devices and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of professional experience developing embedded firmware in C/C++.
• Deep experience designing and shipping RTOS-based embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of embedded system architecture.
• Extensive experience integrating third-party hardware using common interfaces.
• Proven ability to debug complex issues using hardware/software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of embedded firmware for devices.
• Drive complex integrations with third-party devices.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor for other firmware engineers.
• Improve firmware automation and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded system architecture

Debugging complex issues

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Tools

JTAG/SWD

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

A leading technology company in Boston is seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead the design and development of firmware for connected security and IoT devices. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in C/C++, RTOS-based systems, and debugging complex issues. Responsibilities include driving integrations with third-party devices and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative work environment.