Top Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

Own end-to-end delivery of embedded audio software projects from requirements through integration and validation. Develop and optimize C/C++ platform components for embedded and RTOS environments, lead integration across DSP pipelines, middleware, and partner deliverables, and resolve system-level issues. Optimize latency-sensitive real-time audio performance, coordinate with systems, QA, and security teams, and maintain technical documentation and integration plans.

Develop software for embedded components supporting UAS, focusing on GNC software and HWIL testing for autonomous vehicles. Ensure mission success through engineering design cycle involvement.

Develop and maintain embedded flight software for custom avionics and ground support systems. Responsibilities include software architecture, requirements, hardware drivers, communication interfaces, flight algorithm integration, real-time operating systems, hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testing, vehicle integration, flight-test support, documentation, code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers.

The Principal Embedded Software Engineer develops high-performance embedded software solutions, mentors junior engineers, and manages technical risks in software projects across various domains.

Technical lead for hands-on embedded firmware development: RTOS-based systems, hardware bring-up, driver development, board-level debugging, and cross-discipline integration. Owns architecture, processes, design reviews, mentoring, and ensures real-time performance, reliability, and smooth transition from R&D to production for robotics, maritime, and autonomous platforms.

Owns firmware and host software for field-deployed edge devices powering an AI voice drive-thru system. Responsibilities include developing microcontroller firmware, managing real-time full-duplex audio pipelines, designing serial communication and health monitoring, debugging hardware/software integrations, enabling fleet deployment and remote management, and implementing reliable recovery and over-the-air updates.

The role involves developing embedded software in C, optimizing system power, and having knowledge of BLE and medical process standards.

Develop embedded software for semiconductor test equipment, collaborating with engineers to ensure high-performance efficacy, including debugging and system validation.

Develop system software components, collaborate on SOC designs, support DPU projects, optimize system-level resource utilization, and engage in all product development lifecycle stages.

Develop embedded software and firmware in C and C++ for robotics, autonomous systems, medical devices, defense technologies, and commercial products. Integrate sensors, actuators, communication interfaces, microcontrollers, RTOS platforms, and embedded Linux. Debug software and hardware on custom prototypes, implement requirements, write automated tests, support build and integration workflows, and collaborate across engineering disciplines throughout product development.

Lead design and implementation of real-time embedded software and DSP architectures for radar/EW systems. Architect, develop, test, and optimize signal‑processing chains on platforms like Xilinx MPSoC/RFSoC, perform simulations and field testing, prepare design and test documentation, and communicate technical results. Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers while supporting system requirements, reviews, and deployments.

Lead the architecture, development, integration, debugging, and testing of complex real-time embedded software for defense and aerospace products. Responsibilities include bootloaders, device drivers, applications, test software, requirements and design documentation, customer issue resolution, bids and proposals, and cross-functional collaboration with systems and hardware teams. The role requires compliance with military and aerospace standards and ownership of advanced technical issues.

The Principal Embedded Software Engineer develops high-performance embedded software solutions, evaluates requirements, designs algorithms, mentors teams, and ensures compliance with engineering standards.

Develop and improve embedded graphics and compute drivers, customize products for embedded hardware and real-time operating systems, and profile and optimize drivers and applications. Write and review technical specifications while collaborating on reliable, high-quality safety-critical solutions. The role requires embedded software development, debugging, troubleshooting, and familiarity with graphics APIs, ARINC 653, and safety-critical development practices.

Lead the development of complex, real-time embedded software applications, design software architecture, mentor engineers, and handle system risks.

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you'll architect and develop embedded systems for an autonomous manicure robot, leading technical design and mentorship of other engineers.

Develop embedded software in C/C++ for micro-controllers and Linux/Android systems, focusing on hardware security for IoT devices. Involve in design, development, and testing of supporting libraries.

The Embedded Software Engineer will analyze and develop embedded software systems, provide customer support, and apply software engineering and cybersecurity methods.

Develop and extend device software and firmware for photonic processors and interconnects. Define control plane, diagnostics, and monitoring; integrate with datacenter administration (CMIS, OpenBMC, DMTF). Implement security, telemetry, virtualization, and remote administration. Debug embedded systems, collaborate across hardware and software teams, and participate in customer engagements to gather requirements.

Design, build, and scale embedded connectivity and security for distributed energy devices. Implement networking (Ethernet/Wi‑Fi/Thread/Zigbee/BLE), secure provisioning, OTA firmware pipelines, telemetry, and diagnostics. Support testing, certification, manufacturing validation, and cross-functional collaboration from prototype to deployment.

Develop and maintain PX4 autopilot firmware for UAVs, integrating sensors and payloads, and managing testing environments. Collaborate on flight operations and system integration.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will design and implement software for unmanned aircraft systems, debug issues, collaborate with engineering teams, and maintain high software quality standards.

Design, implement, and validate embedded software and firmware for temperature control systems. Develop GUIs, control logic, communications, diagnostics, and test protocols. Collaborate with electrical engineers, troubleshoot hardware/software with debugging tools, document designs, support onsite testing, and interface with customers and vendors.

The Principal Embedded Software Engineer leads complex embedded software development teams, assesses customer needs, manages risks, and collaborates throughout the software lifecycle.

Develop embedded software in C/C++ for micro-controller and Linux/Android systems, integrating hardware security into IoT devices. Involvement in design, development, and testing stages.