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Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer, SmartSense (Boston, MA - Hybrid)
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Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer, SmartSense (Boston, MA - Hybrid)
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Join a high‑performing, tight‑knit team at a fast‑growing company that is using the Internet of Things (IoT) to transform how organizations sense, monitor, and make decisions. Smart Sense powered by Jolt is a Digi Company trusted by more than 2,000 organizations, including Walmart, SpaceX, Apple, CVS Health, Coca‑Cola, and the U.S. State Department. We provide a solution that customers rely on every day to make mission‑critical decisions, and we are looking for team‑oriented change agents to help shape the future of IoT.
Position We’re looking for a Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer to join us in building the next generation of SmartSense IoT technology. This high‑impact hybrid role blends hands‑on technical leadership with engineering management, giving you ownership across the full lifecycle of our custom sensor and gateway platform. You will lead the development of embedded firmware powering thousands of devices in the field, while shaping the architecture for a modern IoT sensor network that spans edge devices, backend systems, and cloud services. We’re looking for someone who thrives on solving complex system‑level challenges, understands how firmware, connectivity, and cloud infrastructure fit together, and wants to drive a platform that delivers real‑time data at scale.
In this role, you’ll guide and mentor a talented engineering team, influence product direction, and work closely with hardware, backend, and cloud groups to ensure the entire ecosystem works seamlessly. If you want to own major technical decisions, build cutting‑edge IoT devices, and help define the future of SmartSense’s platform, this role offers the autonomy and impact to do exactly that.
Location:
Must be in the Boston, MA area and able to commute to the office weekly.
What You Will Do
Own architecture and delivery of embedded firmware (C/C++) for SmartSense sensors and gateways
Lead development of edge software running on embedded Linux platforms (Yocto, Ubuntu)
Ensure reliable telemetry, OTA updates, and 99%+ on‑time system delivery across the deployed fleet
Guide integration of AI/ML models into constrained edge environments
Partner cross‑functionally with Product, Hardware, QA, and Cloud teams to define roadmaps
Drive CI/CD, Agile processes, and secure code practices (Git, Jenkins, Docker, Jira)
Mentor, hire, and grow a high‑performing embedded and edge software team
Who You Are And What You Bring
10+ years of embedded systems or firmware experience on custom IoT hardware
Deep C/C++ expertise in low‑power, real‑time systems (MCUs, RTOS, peripherals)
Experience developing software for wireless devices (BLE, Zigbee, LTE)
Strong system‑level thinking across embedded, Linux, and device‑cloud interaction
Familiarity with deploying and optimizing TinyML / ML models at the edge
Comfortable debugging at the hardware/software boundary (oscilloscopes, JTAG, serial)
Strong communication skills and leadership experience across distributed teams
Must be based in the Boston area and available for hybrid on‑site collaboration
Desired But Not Required
Experience with Digi XBee, cellular gateways, and edge telemetry architectures
Exposure to security/compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
Cloud experience with AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or Google Cloud IoT Core
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, work visas, employment‑based visas, or residency sponsorship. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the United States at the time of application. Visa applications of any kind will not be considered.
Digi International offers a distinctive Total Rewards package including a short‑term incentive program, new‑hire stock award, paid parental leave, open (uncapped) PTO, and hybrid work environment in addition to our competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $119,000 – $186,500. Pay ranges are determined by role, job level and primary job location. The range displayed reflects the reasonable range we anticipate paying for this position and reflects the cost of labor within several U.S. geographic markets. The specific salary offered within the range will depend on various factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant and prior experience, education, skills, and primary work location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position. Pay ranges are typically reviewed and updated annually.
At Digi, we embrace diversity and inclusion among our teammates. It is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
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Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer, SmartSense (Boston, MA - Hybrid)
role at
Ventus
Join a high‑performing, tight‑knit team at a fast‑growing company that is using the Internet of Things (IoT) to transform how organizations sense, monitor, and make decisions. Smart Sense powered by Jolt is a Digi Company trusted by more than 2,000 organizations, including Walmart, SpaceX, Apple, CVS Health, Coca‑Cola, and the U.S. State Department. We provide a solution that customers rely on every day to make mission‑critical decisions, and we are looking for team‑oriented change agents to help shape the future of IoT.
Position We’re looking for a Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer to join us in building the next generation of SmartSense IoT technology. This high‑impact hybrid role blends hands‑on technical leadership with engineering management, giving you ownership across the full lifecycle of our custom sensor and gateway platform. You will lead the development of embedded firmware powering thousands of devices in the field, while shaping the architecture for a modern IoT sensor network that spans edge devices, backend systems, and cloud services. We’re looking for someone who thrives on solving complex system‑level challenges, understands how firmware, connectivity, and cloud infrastructure fit together, and wants to drive a platform that delivers real‑time data at scale.
In this role, you’ll guide and mentor a talented engineering team, influence product direction, and work closely with hardware, backend, and cloud groups to ensure the entire ecosystem works seamlessly. If you want to own major technical decisions, build cutting‑edge IoT devices, and help define the future of SmartSense’s platform, this role offers the autonomy and impact to do exactly that.
Location:
Must be in the Boston, MA area and able to commute to the office weekly.
What You Will Do
Own architecture and delivery of embedded firmware (C/C++) for SmartSense sensors and gateways
Lead development of edge software running on embedded Linux platforms (Yocto, Ubuntu)
Ensure reliable telemetry, OTA updates, and 99%+ on‑time system delivery across the deployed fleet
Guide integration of AI/ML models into constrained edge environments
Partner cross‑functionally with Product, Hardware, QA, and Cloud teams to define roadmaps
Drive CI/CD, Agile processes, and secure code practices (Git, Jenkins, Docker, Jira)
Mentor, hire, and grow a high‑performing embedded and edge software team
Who You Are And What You Bring
10+ years of embedded systems or firmware experience on custom IoT hardware
Deep C/C++ expertise in low‑power, real‑time systems (MCUs, RTOS, peripherals)
Experience developing software for wireless devices (BLE, Zigbee, LTE)
Strong system‑level thinking across embedded, Linux, and device‑cloud interaction
Familiarity with deploying and optimizing TinyML / ML models at the edge
Comfortable debugging at the hardware/software boundary (oscilloscopes, JTAG, serial)
Strong communication skills and leadership experience across distributed teams
Must be based in the Boston area and available for hybrid on‑site collaboration
Desired But Not Required
Experience with Digi XBee, cellular gateways, and edge telemetry architectures
Exposure to security/compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
Cloud experience with AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or Google Cloud IoT Core
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, work visas, employment‑based visas, or residency sponsorship. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the United States at the time of application. Visa applications of any kind will not be considered.
Digi International offers a distinctive Total Rewards package including a short‑term incentive program, new‑hire stock award, paid parental leave, open (uncapped) PTO, and hybrid work environment in addition to our competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $119,000 – $186,500. Pay ranges are determined by role, job level and primary job location. The range displayed reflects the reasonable range we anticipate paying for this position and reflects the cost of labor within several U.S. geographic markets. The specific salary offered within the range will depend on various factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant and prior experience, education, skills, and primary work location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position. Pay ranges are typically reviewed and updated annually.
At Digi, we embrace diversity and inclusion among our teammates. It is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
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