Lead Embedded Systems Engineer

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Symbiotic Services is hiring on behalf of a pioneering client building next-generation smart bed technology. We’re seeking a Lead Embedded Systems Engineer to architect and drive the development of an intelligent, distributed IoT platform for sleep technology, featuring:Hundreds of precision actuators for fine-grained mechanical controlWi-Fi-based device orchestration using MQTT publish/subscribe messagingEmbedded Linux (Debian / Yocto) systems at the edgeAI/ML-driven analytics pipelines for real-time sleep optimizationThis role is ideal for a senior-level Computer Scientist or Embedded Systems professional ready to replace a legacy Bluetooth-based control plane with a modern, horizontally scalable, Go-powered edge/cloud architecture. You’ll collaborate directly with a Dallas-based founder—an established leader in the furniture manufacturing space—while defining the embedded systems strategy from the ground up.What You’ll LeadSystem Architecture OwnershipDesign and implement real-time MCU applications running on Debian or Yocto Linux distributions.Define deterministic scheduling models and concurrency patterns for time-critical tasks.Core Application DevelopmentArchitect and maintain C/C++ and Go state machines, message brokers, and device control APIs.Apply CS principles in distributed systems, message serialization, and protocol design.IoT System ModernizationMigrate from Bluetooth LE (BlueZ stack) to Wi-Fi + MQTT for robust, low-latency device communication.Implement fault-tolerant reconnection strategies and QoS policies.Tooling and Testing InfrastructureBuild containerized cross-compilation toolchains and CI/CD-compatible hardware simulators.Develop automated HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test harnesses.Engineering Standards and DevOpsDefine coding standards, code review guidelines, and branching strategies in Git.Establish CI/CD workflows for embedded + cloud integration.Edge-to-Cloud Data IntegrationPartner with data scientists to design pipelines for ingesting, storing, and analyzing time-series sensor data.Support model deployment and feedback loops for on-device inference.Minimum QualificationsB.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent discipline.5+ years professional experience in embedded firmware development (C/C++, ideally Go).Deep familiarity with embedded Linux internals (Debian or Yocto).Strong understanding of network protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT.Expertise in multi-threaded and multi-process system design.Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD workflows.Demonstrated initiative through side projects, open-source contributions, or research work.Preferred SkillsDocker-based embedded development workflows.Python or Bash scripting for build/test automation.Cloud IoT integration (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, GCP IoT Core).Bluetooth LE / BlueZ experience for legacy support.Hands-on debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD.Why This Role Stands OutArchitect-Level Impact: Own the embedded systems roadmap.Cutting-Edge Tech Stack: Work at the intersection of embedded systems, IoT, and ML.Industry-Backed Vision: Partner with a proven leader in manufacturing innovation.R&D Time: 10% of your week dedicated to exploration and open-source projects.Professional Growth: Clear trajectory toward principal/architect roles.Learning Culture: Attend global events like GopherCon or Embedded World.Team Synergy: Participate in quarterly offsites with cross-disciplinary teams.Apply TodayIf you’re ready to lead innovation in embedded systems and help redefine how people sleep, we’d love to hear from you.Symbiotic Services is hiring on behalf of a pioneering client building next-generation smart bed technology. We’re seeking a Lead Embedded Systems Engineer to architect and drive the development of an intelligent, distributed IoT platform for sleep technology, featuring:Hundreds of precision actuators for fine-grained mechanical controlWi-Fi-based device orchestration using MQTT publish/subscribe messagingEmbedded Linux (Debian / Yocto) systems at the edgeAI/ML-driven analytics pipelines for real-time sleep optimizationThis role is ideal for a senior-level Computer Scientist or Embedded Systems professional ready to replace a legacy Bluetooth-based control plane with a modern, horizontally scalable, Go-powered edge/cloud architecture. You’ll collaborate directly with a Dallas-based founder—an established leader in the furniture manufacturing space—while defining the embedded systems strategy from the ground up.What You’ll LeadSystem Architecture OwnershipDesign and implement real-time MCU applications running on Debian or Yocto Linux distributions.Define deterministic scheduling models and concurrency patterns for time-critical tasks.Core Application DevelopmentArchitect and maintain C/C++ and Go state machines, message brokers, and device control APIs.Apply CS principles in distributed systems, message serialization, and protocol design.IoT System ModernizationMigrate from Bluetooth LE (BlueZ stack) to Wi-Fi + MQTT for robust, low-latency device communication.Implement fault-tolerant reconnection strategies and QoS policies.Tooling and Testing InfrastructureBuild containerized cross-compilation toolchains and CI/CD-compatible hardware simulators.Develop automated HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test harnesses.Engineering Standards and DevOpsDefine coding standards, code review guidelines, and branching strategies in Git.Establish CI/CD workflows for embedded + cloud integration.Edge-to-Cloud Data IntegrationPartner with data scientists to design pipelines for ingesting, storing, and analyzing time-series sensor data.Support model deployment and feedback loops for on-device inference.Minimum QualificationsB.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent discipline.5+ years professional experience in embedded firmware development (C/C++, ideally Go).Deep familiarity with embedded Linux internals (Debian or Yocto).Strong understanding of network protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT.Expertise in multi-threaded and multi-process system design.Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD workflows.Demonstrated initiative through side projects, open-source contributions, or research work.Preferred SkillsDocker-based embedded development workflows.Python or Bash scripting for build/test automation.Cloud IoT integration (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, GCP IoT Core).Bluetooth LE / BlueZ experience for legacy support.Hands-on debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD.Why This Role Stands OutArchitect-Level Impact: Own the embedded systems roadmap.Cutting-Edge Tech Stack: Work at the intersection of embedded systems, IoT, and ML.Industry-Backed Vision: Partner with a proven leader in manufacturing innovation.R&D Time: 10% of your week dedicated to exploration and open-source projects.Professional Growth: Clear trajectory toward principal/architect roles.Learning Culture: Attend global events like GopherCon or Embedded World.Team Synergy: Participate in quarterly offsites with cross-disciplinary teams.Apply TodayIf you’re ready to lead innovation in embedded systems and help redefine how people sleep, we’d love to hear from you.

Symbiotic Services is hiring on behalf of a pioneering client building next-generation smart bed technology. We’re seeking a Lead Embedded Systems Engineer to architect and drive the development of an intelligent, distributed IoT platform for sleep technology, featuring:

next-generation smart bed technologyLead Embedded Systems Engineerintelligent, distributed IoT platform
  • Hundreds of precision actuators for fine-grained mechanical control
Hundreds of precision actuators
  • Wi-Fi-based device orchestration using MQTT publish/subscribe messaging
Wi-Fi-based device orchestration
  • Embedded Linux (Debian / Yocto) systems at the edge
Embedded Linux (Debian / Yocto)
  • AI/ML-driven analytics pipelines for real-time sleep optimization
AI/ML-driven analytics pipelines

This role is ideal for a senior-level Computer Scientist or Embedded Systems professional ready to replace a legacy Bluetooth-based control plane with a modern, horizontally scalable, Go-powered edge/cloud architecture. You’ll collaborate directly with a Dallas-based founder—an established leader in the furniture manufacturing space—while defining the embedded systems strategy from the ground up.

replace a legacy Bluetooth-based control planemodern, horizontally scalable, Go-powered edge/cloud architecture

What You’ll Lead

What You’ll Lead

System Architecture Ownership

System Architecture Ownership
  • Design and implement real-time MCU applications running on Debian or Yocto Linux distributions.
  • Define deterministic scheduling models and concurrency patterns for time-critical tasks.

Core Application Development

Core Application Development
  • Architect and maintain C/C++ and Go state machines, message brokers, and device control APIs.
C/C++Go
  • Apply CS principles in distributed systems, message serialization, and protocol design.

IoT System Modernization

IoT System Modernization
  • Migrate from Bluetooth LE (BlueZ stack) to Wi-Fi + MQTT for robust, low-latency device communication.
Bluetooth LE (BlueZ stack)Wi-Fi + MQTT
  • Implement fault-tolerant reconnection strategies and QoS policies.

Tooling and Testing Infrastructure

Tooling and Testing Infrastructure
  • Build containerized cross-compilation toolchains and CI/CD-compatible hardware simulators.
  • Develop automated HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test harnesses.

Engineering Standards and DevOps

Engineering Standards and DevOps
  • Define coding standards, code review guidelines, and branching strategies in Git.
  • Establish CI/CD workflows for embedded + cloud integration.

Edge-to-Cloud Data Integration

Edge-to-Cloud Data Integration
  • Partner with data scientists to design pipelines for ingesting, storing, and analyzing time-series sensor data.
  • Support model deployment and feedback loops for on-device inference.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
Computer Science
  • 5+ years professional experience in embedded firmware development (C/C++, ideally Go).
embedded firmware
  • Deep familiarity with embedded Linux internals (Debian or Yocto).
  • Strong understanding of network protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT.
network protocols
  • Expertise in multi-threaded and multi-process system design.
  • Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD workflows.
  • Demonstrated initiative through side projects, open-source contributions, or research work.

Preferred Skills

Preferred Skills
  • Docker-based embedded development workflows.
  • Python or Bash scripting for build/test automation.
  • Cloud IoT integration (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, GCP IoT Core).
  • Bluetooth LE / BlueZ experience for legacy support.
  • Hands-on debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD.

Why This Role Stands Out

Why This Role Stands Out
  • Architect-Level Impact: Own the embedded systems roadmap.
Architect-Level Impact:
  • Cutting-Edge Tech Stack: Work at the intersection of embedded systems, IoT, and ML.
Cutting-Edge Tech Stack:
  • Industry-Backed Vision: Partner with a proven leader in manufacturing innovation.
Industry-Backed Vision:
  • R&D Time: 10% of your week dedicated to exploration and open-source projects.
R&D Time:
  • Professional Growth: Clear trajectory toward principal/architect roles.
Professional Growth:
  • Learning Culture: Attend global events like GopherCon or Embedded World.
Learning Culture:GopherConEmbedded World
  • Team Synergy: Participate in quarterly offsites with cross-disciplinary teams.
Team Synergy:

Apply Today

Apply Today

If you’re ready to lead innovation in embedded systems and help redefine how people sleep, we’d love to hear from you.

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