Last updated: 2025-05-22

40 Embedded Software Engineer jobs in Boston.

Hiring now: Firmware Engr @ Vicor, Sr Semiconductor Compiler @ Omni Desig, Dir Of Device Software @ Pison, Avionics Software Engr @ Merlin, Embedded Systems Engr @ Hydrow, Embedded Software Engr @ Meta, Dir Of Embedded Software @ Whoop, Scientific Software Engr @ Quera Comp, Staff Electrical Engr @ Volta Labs, Embedded Firmware Engr @ Reekon Too.Explore more at at kaamvaam.com

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Python (12) C++ (11) embedded systems (7) embedded software (6) Linux (6) FPGA (5) C (4) software development (4) firmware development (4) VHDL (4)

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Boston (18) Cambridge (4) Dedham (4) Woburn (4) Needham (2) Wilmington (2) North Andover (1) Billerica (1) Burlington (1) Tewksbury (1)
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Vicor Corporation

Firmware Engineer North Andover
Skills & Focus: firmware, verification, ASICs, development, integration, debug, regression test, Java, C, Python
Experience: 2 - 5 years
Salary: $80,400 - 115,575

Omni Design Technologies

Senior Semiconductor Compiler Architect Billerica
Skills & Focus: semiconductor, compiler, software toolchain, data converters, architecture, Python, Java, C++, test-driven development, machine learning
About the Company: Omni Design Technologies is a young, fast-growing, cutting-edge technology company that focuses on semiconductor design and automation. They create an exciting…
Experience: At least 10 years working on circuit compilers for the semiconductor industry; 5 years experience developing high-level specifications for complex software architecture.
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Excellent compensation.

Pison

Director of Device Software Boston
Skills & Focus: embedded software, device software, neural biosensor, real-time operating systems, software development, wearable devices, software development lifecycle, concept and design, testing and deployment, integration with hardware
About the Company: Pison is developing breakthrough consumer and healthcare products that are harnessing the power of the mind. We’ve pioneered the science of electroneurography …
Experience: Highly motivated and experienced leader with a strong background in embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and software development for wearable devices.

Merlin

Avionics Software Engineer Boston
Skills & Focus: avionics, software engineer, C, C++, flight software, software design, safety-critical, technical direction, mentorship, mission-critical systems
About the Company: Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading …
Experience: Senior
Type: Full-time

Hydrow

Embedded Systems Engineer Boston
Skills & Focus: embedded systems, prototype assembly, hardware testing, firmware development, PCB design, engineering, fitness products, hardware team, innovative product, connected fitness
About the Company: Hydrow is the Live Outdoor Reality (LOR)™ rowing machine that delivers on-water experiences at home with workouts led by world-class athletes. Our mission is n…
Type: Full-time

Meta

Embedded Software Engineer Boston
Skills & Focus: embedded systems, device driver development, operating systems, C/C++ coding, BSP/Board Support Package, performance optimization, debugging, hardware bring up, cross-functional teams, security
About the Company: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…
Experience: 2+ years' Software Engineering experience in device driver development, embedded systems, or operating systems; 2+ years’ experience working on systems software in a C/C++ code base.
Salary: $117,000/year to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Meta offers various benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and additional perks related to employee wel…

Whoop

Director of Embedded Software Engineering Boston
Skills & Focus: Embedded Software Engineering, firmware, mobile connectivity, backend systems, Product Development, strategic plan, Technical Expertise, Software Engineering, collaboration, team leadership
About the Company: WHOOP empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
Embedded Engineer Level 1 Boston
Skills & Focus: Embedded Engineering, Firmware, Signal Processing, Hardware, Software, Mobile Apps, Data Analysis, Health and Fitness, Product Development, Power Efficient
About the Company: WHOOP empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

Quera Computing, Inc.

Scientific Software Engineer - Compiler Boston
Skills & Focus: quantum computing, compiler development, programming languages, simulation tools, software engineering, Python, compiler infrastructure, domain specific languages, LLVM, quantum algorithms
About the Company: QuEra Computing, Inc. specializes in developing simulation tools and compilers for neutral-atom quantum computers.
Experience: Ph.D. in Computer Science with focus on quantum computation or equivalent professional experience.
Type: Full-time

Volta Labs, Inc.

Staff Electrical Engineer Boston
Skills & Focus: Electrical Engineering, Prototyping, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Circuit Design, Robotics, Electromechanical Devices, DNA Sequencing, Collaboration, Systems Level Thinking
About the Company: Volta Labs is an applications company that is revolutionizing the future of genomics. We make extracting vital information from biological samples as simple as…
Experience: 5+ years of engineering experience in a professional setting.
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Robust Equity Program, Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage, HSA with monthly company contribution, & FSA, Sponsored Commu…

Reekon Tools

Embedded Firmware Engineer Boston
Skills & Focus: Embedded Systems, C/C++, RTOS, Firmware Development, Consumer Electronics, Prototypes, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Leadership, System Architecture
About the Company: REEKON Tools is developing and launching innovative, completely new, hardware products at an unprecedented pace across the power and hand tool industry and est…
Experience: Practical Experience in Embedded Systems
Type: Full-time

Shield Ai

Senior Software Engineer – Navigation and State Estimation Boston
Skills & Focus: C++, navigation, state estimation, embedded Linux, aircraft, algorithms, real-time systems, aerospace, continuous integration, deterministic timing
About the Company: Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autono…
Experience: Strong proficiency in modern C++ and professional experience developing software for embedded Linux systems.
Salary: $160,000 - $240,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity.

Simplisafe

Camera System Architect Boston
Skills & Focus: Camera System Architect, Imaging Systems, Consumer Hardware, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Cross-Functional Teams, System Architecture, Product Development, Mentorship, Emerging Technologies
About the Company: We’re a high-tech home security company that’s passionate about protecting the life you’ve built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. Ours is a no ego…
Experience: 10+ years of relevant industry experience, with at least 5 years working on consumer products.

Tenstorrent

Staff Engineer, SoC RTL Design Boston
Skills & Focus: SoC design, RTL design, Verilog, memory subsystem, fabric design, high-performance CPU, cross-functional collaboration, power performance area, debugging, microarchitecture
About the Company: Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency.
Experience: 5+ years
Benefits: highly competitive compensation package and benefits
Staff Engineer, Digital Design Verification, Chiplets Boston
Skills & Focus: Digital Design, Verification, Chiplets, UVM, C/C++, Python, FPGA prototyping, SOC logic, Performance validation, Machine learning
About the Company: Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. Our diverse team…
Experience: 5-8 years experience in block-level verification
Salary: $100k - $500k
Type: Hybrid
Benefits: Highly competitive compensation package and benefits

Quera Computing, Inc.

Senior Software Developer - Controls Boston
Skills & Focus: quantum control, software development, C++, Python, embedded systems, distributed systems, network communication, event-driven architectures, control software, databases
Experience: Minimum 5+ years of programming experience

Meta

Embedded Software Engineer, Connectivity/Wireless Boston
Skills & Focus: embedded software, connectivity, wireless, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, low-level systems, device drivers, automated testing, Android networking, coding in C/C++
About the Company: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses.
Experience: 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, 5+ years experience coding in C/C++, Java, Python, or Android, 3+ years of experience in a field which uses Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, cellular, GPS, etc.
Salary: $147,000/year to $208,000/year
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Meta offers benefits.

Quera Computing, Inc.

Scientific Software Engineer - Hardware Compilation Boston
Skills & Focus: scientific software, quantum computing, compiler pipeline, hardware instructions, programming languages, pulse-level programs, quantum error correction, Python, C++, FPGA programming
About the Company: QuEra Computing is dedicated to integrating high-level applications into quantum computers and solving unique software challenges with a focus on neutral-atom …
Experience: Masters in Computer Science with focus on quantum computation/architecture/programming language/compiler or equivalent professional experience
Type: Full-time

Shield Ai

Embedded Software Engineer Boston
Skills & Focus: VBAT Software, aviation, embedded software, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, software architectures, software requirements, software designs, development, test and verification, Artificial Intelligence
About the Company: Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autono…
Type: Full-time

Bevi

Firmware Engineer Boston
Skills & Focus: embedded C, embedded C++, ARM Cortex-M, RTOS, FreeRTOS, serial communication protocols, version control, product development, firmware best practices, cross-functional collaboration
About the Company: Bevi is on a mission to disrupt the beverage supply chain and replace single-use water bottles with smart water machines. Thousands of companies use Bevi to su…
Experience: 3+ years of hands-on industry experience developing, releasing, and supporting production quality, reliable, fault tolerant firmware.
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer; 401(k) with c…

Siphox Health

Principal Firmware Engineer Burlington
Skills & Focus: embedded code development, C, C++, RTOS, sensor interfaces, SQL database, API design, CI/CD, Linux system administration, team-oriented
About the Company: Wearable and At-Home protein monitoring with silicon photonic chips
Experience: 6+ years
Type: Full-time

Flagship Labs 110 Inc. (Fl110)

Algorithm Engineer Cambridge
Skills & Focus: algorithm development, signal processing, machine learning, data analysis, sensor data, signal filtering techniques, Python, C++, MATLAB, embedded systems
About the Company: FL110 is a privately held, early-stage technology company developing a fully integrated, end-to-end platform to enable next generation proteomics. The company …
Experience: Experience with designing algorithms to process time series sensor data and extract features, along with rapid prototyping skills.

Robotics And Ai Institute

Embedded Software Engineer Cambridge
Skills & Focus: embedded software, C++17, Linux, real-time operating systems, robotics, algorithm development, hardware integration, system efficiency, documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration
About the Company: Our mission is to solve the most important and fundamental challenges in AI and Robotics to enable future generations of intelligent machines that will help us…
Experience: 7+ years of experience delivering robust, production-level code
Type: Full-time

Isee

Robotics Engineer Cambridge
Skills & Focus: Robotics Engineer, software development, robotic arm, deploy algorithms, troubleshooting, ROS, C++, Python, real-world robotics, communication skills
Experience: 3+ yrs industrial experience in deploying robotics solutions in real-world scenarios
Type: Full-time

Pickle

Software Engineer - Firmware Team Cambridge
Skills & Focus: Software Engineer, Firmware, PLC, motor controllers, object oriented application, Python, low-level software design, SOLID principles, warehouse automation, material-handling robots
About the Company: Pickle is focused on revolutionizing warehouse automation through innovative material-handling robots.

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Electrical Hardware Design Engineer Dedham
Skills & Focus: designing electrical hardware, circuit card designs, high-speed digital, high-density circuit, embedded processors, FPGAs, fiber optic interfaces, lab equipment, Oscilloscopes, Ethernet network testers
About the Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execut…
Experience: 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
Salary: USD $127,241.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule), competitive benefits including 401k matching, flex…
Embedded Software Engineer Dedham
Skills & Focus: Embedded software, Linux, Object Oriented design, UML, C++, Real-Time multi-threaded, Model-based development, Cybersecurity, High-speed data, Defect tracking
About the Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully…
Experience: minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Salary: USD $127,241.00 - USD $136,000.00 /Yr.
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellne…
FPGA Design Engineer Dedham
Skills & Focus: FPGA, Zync UltraScale+ MPSoC, Vivado, VHDL, designer, system architecture, requirements allocation, cross functional team, hardware/software integration, timing constraints
About the Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully…
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 3 years with a Master's degree.
Salary: USD $131,726.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Competitive benefits including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellnes…

Hpr

Senior FPGA Design & Verification Engineer Needham
Skills & Focus: FPGA, verification, SystemVerilog, test plans, simulation tools, Linux, architecture, digital design, networking protocols, high-speed interfaces
About the Company: HPR is a leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed servic…
Experience: 5+ years
Type: Full-time
Senior FPGA Design Engineer Needham
Skills & Focus: FPGA, digital logic design, SystemVerilog, VHDL, computer architecture, debugging tools, Linux environment, Xilinx, Altera, networking protocols
About the Company: HPR is a leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed servic…
Experience: 5+ years of experience in digital logic design for FPGAs or ASICs
Type: Full-time

Curtiss-Wright

Software Development Engineer, Senior Tewksbury
Skills & Focus: embedded software, device drivers, firmware development, BIOS, Linux, VxWorks, test software, C programming, hardware design, software development
About the Company: Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industrie…
Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience
Benefits: Paid Time Off, 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing, Health and Wellness Benefits, Learning and Development Oppo…

Dover Corporation

Software Engineer II - Embedded Watertown
Skills & Focus: embedded software, Agile team, design reviews, C and C++, unit testing, Linux OS, object-oriented programming, test-driven development, coding standards, embedded systems
About the Company: Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion.
Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of professional experience developing software
Salary: $87,000.00 - $131,000.00
Type: Onsite

L3harris Technologies

Lead, Sr FPGA Firmware Design Engineer Wilmington
Skills & Focus: FPGA, VHDL, firmware development, digital design, system-level requirements, engineering teams, synthesis designs, verification environments, secret security clearance, high-speed protocols
About the Company: L3Harris provides mission solutions for space and airborne domains with defense, intelligence, and commercial applications.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years relevant experience with a graduate degree or 9 years professional experience with a bachelor's degree; minimum of 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants.
Lead, Sr FPGA Firmware Design Engineer Wilmington
Skills & Focus: FPGA, VHDL, Microchip RTG4, firmware development, circuit card assembly, high speed memory interfaces, design specifications, system-level requirements, synthesis, verification environments
About the Company: L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cy…
Experience: 9 years professional experience or a Graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants.

Str

Software Reverse Engineer Woburn
Skills & Focus: reverse engineering, binary analysis, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, exploit development, programming, Assembly Languages, embedded systems, dynamic analysis, anti-reverse engineering
About the Company: STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in cyber, next generatio…
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Cyber Woburn
Skills & Focus: embedded systems, microcontroller software, firmware, C, C++, Python, unit testing, secure programming, software vulnerabilities, reverse engineering
About the Company: STR makes the world a safer place by developing technology and applying it to solve emerging national security challenges. STR specializes in advanced research…
Experience: 5 years with a BS or 3 years with an MS
Type: Full-time
Principal Hardware Engineer Woburn
Skills & Focus: RF systems, radar, communications systems, analog signal processing, digital signal processing, software-defined radios, FPGA firmware, microcontrollers, embedded processors, systems engineering
About the Company: STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security, focusing on areas such …
Experience: Minimum of 10 years with a Bachelor's degree; 8 years with a Master's; 5 years with a PhD.

Vicor Corporation

Linux Systems Engineer Lincoln
Skills & Focus: Linux, Systems Engineer, Unix/Linux environment, shell scripting, Python, Java, C++, Hardware, Software, Network
About the Company: Vicor is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience
Salary: $99,900 - $143,600