Firmware Systems Engineering Manager, SmartSense (Boston, MA or Hopkins, MN - Hybrid)

SmartSense, a Digi International business, provides end-to-end IoT solutions that help organizations monitor critical operations across healthcare, food safety, life sciences, and supply chain. Our platform combines wireless sensors, intelligent gateways, and cloud software to deliver real-time visibility and automated compliance at enterprise scale. More than 2,000 organizations rely on SmartSense technology to make data-driven decisions in regulated, high-impact environments.

We are seeking an Embedded Firmware Systems Engineering Manager to lead and grow the team responsible for developing the firmware that powers SmartSense’s next-generation IoT sensors and gateway platforms. This role combines senior-level technical leadership with hands-on engineering. You will define system architecture, guide firmware execution, and contribute directly to code development. The ideal candidate is a principal-level engineer with deep experience building large-scale IoT systems, low-power embedded platforms, connectivity stacks, and device-cloud communication.

This is an opportunity to help define the embedded technology that powers one of the industry’s most trusted IoT platforms. As we expand into new sensing technologies, edge compute, and next-generation connectivity, you will have a meaningful role in shaping the direction of SmartSense’s device architecture and product capabilities. You’ll work with experienced firmware, hardware, and cloud engineers who are passionate about building reliable systems that operate at scale. This is a chance to make a tangible impact while growing a high-performing engineering team.

 

 

 

*Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, work visas, employment-based visas, or residency sponsorship. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the United States at the time of application. Visa applications of any kind will not be considered.

 

Digi International offers a distinctive Total Rewards package including a short-term incentive program, new hire stock award, paid parental leave, open (uncapped) PTO, and hybrid work environment in addition to our competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings.

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $122,500 – $191,500. Pay ranges are determined by role, job level and primary job location.  The range displayed reflects the reasonable range we anticipate paying for this position and reflects the cost of labor within several U.S. geographic markets. The specific salary offered within the range will depend on various factors including, but not limited to the candidate’s relevant and prior experience, education, skills, and primary work location.  It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position. Pay ranges are typically reviewed and updated annually.

 

At Digi, we embrace diversity and inclusion among our teammates. It is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.