Embedded Software Engineer – R&D

About the role

Embedded Software Engineer – R&D

We’re looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to become part of our growing R&D team based in Boston, Massachusetts. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with around five years of industry experience who enjoys working close to hardware and wants to help shape innovative, real-world products involving embedded systems, robotics, or electromechanical technology.

Position Type: Contract (W2 via Employer of Record)

Duration: 6–12 months (with potential for extension)

Compensation: $120.00 – $140.00 per hour (Dependent on experience)

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid / On-site requirements as needed for hardware labs)

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll be hands-on with embedded systems development, contributing across the full firmware lifecycle:

Develop, test, and refine embedded software for microcontroller-based platforms (ARM Cortex-M or similar), primarily using C and C++

Support the creation and integration of low-level drivers and communication layers (SPI, I²C, CAN, UART, USB), alongside higher-level control logic

Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including electrical and mechanical engineers—to bring up hardware, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless system integration

Assist in debugging interactions between firmware and physical components such as motors, sensors, and actuators

Take part in technical discussions and code reviews to promote clean, modular, and maintainable code

Help enhance overall firmware robustness, performance, and traceability

Contribute to verification efforts through both bench-level and full system testing

Support documentation efforts, including requirements, architecture decisions, and validation results, in line with FDA and IEC 62304 standards

What We’re Looking For

Degree (BSc or MSc) in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field

Approximately 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience (including internships or co-ops with substantial embedded or hardware exposure)

Strong experience developing and debugging embedded software in C or C++

Familiarity with microcontrollers and confidence using lab tools and debugging equipment

Understanding of real-time or bare-metal embedded environments

Experience with common communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, or CAN

Practical exposure to robotics, motion control, sensors, or electromechanical systems (through professional work, academic projects, or personal builds)

Additional Information

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the United States.

If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you—please submit your resume to apply.