Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role

Elemental Machines is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Device Engineering Team in the creation of new IoT sensors and modules. This role involves the development of high-volume embedded systems for life-changing applications. You will work closely with hardware, firmware, and applications software developers, as well as the verification team, in the development of IoT devices and gateways.

• Location: Hybrid - Greater Boston Area, MA
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Pay: $90,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Write embedded software applications in Python and C/C++ that run on IoT gateways and devices.
• Collaborate with team members to develop system architecture for a robust, scalable platform.
• Understand user requirements, contribute to the development of product requirements, and participate in the entire product development life cycle.
• Document your code, APIs, and design decisions.
• Participate in code reviews, giving and receiving feedback.

Requirements & Tech Stack

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

Nice to Have

• Understanding 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 / low-level protocols (e.g. I2C, UART, Modbus, CAN).
• Debugging on real hardware with JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with device fleet management platforms.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.