Embedded Software Engineer

Build embedded software that powers IoT gateways and devices with Elemental Machines. This hybrid role in Cambridge, MA (Greater Boston Area) pairs hands-on development with close collaboration across hardware, firmware, applications software, and verification teams. You will work across the full product development lifecycle and help deliver a robust, scalable platform for connected devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software applications in Python and C/C++ for IoT gateways and devices.
• Collaborate with teammates to shape system architecture for a platform designed to scale.
• Review and interpret user needs, contribute to product requirements, and participate across the product development life cycle.
• Maintain high-quality documentation for code, APIs, and design decisions.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving actionable feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–3 years of software development experience, including internships, co-ops, research, or personal projects.
• Programming experience with Python and C/C++ is a plus.
• Confident use of the Linux command line, Bash scripting, and Git.
• Working knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker.
• Practice writing clean, testable code, with a willingness to ask questions and learn quickly.
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies and design patterns.
• Understanding of application design concepts such as state machines and event-driven architecture.

Technologies you may work with

• Languages: Python, C/C++
• Platforms & tooling: Linux command line, Bash, Git, Docker
• Communication & protocols: TCP/IP, MQTT, BLE/Wi-Fi, serial command protocols
• Embedded/hardware interfaces: Arduino, ESP32, RTOS, I2C, UART, Modbus, CAN
• Debugging tools: JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
• Cloud exposure: AWS, Azure, GCP

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Stock options

Location and Employment

• Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge, MA 02138 (Greater Boston Area)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Pay: $90,000.00 per year

Nice to have

• Knowledge of concurrency on constrained devices: threads or tasks, queues, mutexes, and avoiding race conditions.
• Exposure to application-level communication such as TCP/IP, MQTT, BLE/Wi-Fi, or serial command protocols.
• Experience with embedded development, including microcontroller platforms such as Arduino or ESP32, and RTOS concepts.
• Experience interacting with hardware and low-level protocols such as I2C, UART, Modbus, and CAN.
• Debugging on real hardware using JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with device fleet management platforms.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.