Embedded Software Engineer at Boston Engineering

Department: Software EngineeringSeniority in posting: senior

Compensation

$85,000 – $128,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Level: entry
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Description

Boston Engineering is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to develop embedded software and firmware for robotics, autonomous systems, medical devices, defense technologies, and commercial products. The role involves C and C++ development across microcontrollers, RTOS-based systems, and embedded Linux platforms; hardware integration; communication protocols; testing, debugging, and system integration. It is an office-based position in Waltham, Massachusetts, reporting to the Director of Software Engineering, with a base salary of $85,000 to $128,000 annually and no relocation assistance.

Required Skills

C/C++
Embedded Linux
RTOS
Python
Git
Communication Protocols
Real-time Control
Sensor Fusion
Debugging

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: 1–5 years of professional software or embedded development experience
Experience using Git and standard version control workflows
Experience with Python or another scripting language
Understanding of embedded systems and software-hardware interaction
Knowledge of real-time software concepts
Working knowledge of embedded communication interfaces and protocols
Comfort working in Linux and command-line development environments
Proficiency with standard software development tools and workflows
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, datasheets, software requirements, and interface specifications
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Capacity to learn new technologies and apply them to unfamiliar engineering problems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Docker, containerized development environments, CI/CD pipelines, or automated build and test workflows
Hands-on work with STM32, ARM-based MCUs/SoCs, ESP32, PIC32, or similar embedded platforms
Knowledge of Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or another RTOS
Familiarity with embedded Linux
Exposure to ROS2
Background in robotics, autonomous systems, UUVs, UAVs, or other uncrewed systems
Proficiency using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, protocol analyzers, or other bench equipment
Ability to read schematics and support board bring-up
Development of device drivers or communication stacks
Knowledge of networking and network debugging
Exposure to navigation, localization, SLAM, perception, controls, or sensor fusion
Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, or hardware-in-the-loop testing for embedded systems
Personal, academic, or professional projects involving embedded systems, electronics, robots, or other technical projects
Familiarity with safety-critical, mission-critical, or regulated product development
Translation Company Name: Boston Engineering Corporation