(Senior) Embedded Software Engineer

Laminar • Somerville, MA

11h • $115,000 - $173,000

About The Position

Transforming our most foundational sectors of society is hard. Very hard. But we’re building an empire. And empire building is not easy. It’s deeply fulfilling, and you will learn and grow tremendously while driving sustainable impact globally with some of the largest players that make everything we eat, use, and wear. Our culture is to foster extraordinary growth within our teammates. We believe in autonomy, ownership, empowerment, demanding excellence, being mission-driven. We believe in creativity, authenticity, and extraordinary growth. We’re looking for relentless, ambitious, creative, and exceptional people to join our team and build the factory of the future. We’re looking for an exceptional Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team and help build the core IoT technology behind Laminar's platform. Since we are a small team, we’re constantly picking up new challenges and really value engineers who can spot a problem and just get it done. You’ll play a key role in scaling our sensing and edge compute systems used by some of the world’s largest manufacturers. This is a unique opportunity to shape how critical industrial data is captured and used in real-time—while driving measurable impact on sustainability, water conservation, and energy efficiency at global scale. We’re looking for hands-on builders who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving tough technical problems, and want their work to have lasting real-world impact. Title and scope will depend on experience.

Requirements

• Proven ability to consistently deliver high volumes of robust, production-quality software efficiently within complex systems, or demonstrated potential to operate at this level.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience developing embedded software in C/C++
• Experienced with microcontrollers and low-level I/O
• Experienced with real-time operating systems like Zephyr
• Proficient in Python for development tasks, scripting, or test tooling
• Strong grasp of object-oriented design principles (e.g. encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism)
• Exposure to RTOS environments (Zephyr preferred)
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced team environment/product iteration cycle
• Motivated, driven, startup founder mindset, desire to drive positive change in the world
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Firmware Development : Write reliable and efficient embedded C/C++ code for our in-line sensing and edge compute devices deployed in industrial environments
• Protocol Integration : Implement and support industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and Profinet to interface with PLCs and control systems.
• RTOS Implementation : Use real-time operating systems like Zephyr to manage timing-sensitive operations and ensure deterministic system behavior.
• Security Engineering : Build and design secure firmware and communication pipelines, including encryption, secure boot, and OTA update frameworks.
• Cross-Team Collaboration : Work closely with hardware, software, and data teams to deliver production-ready systems.
• Testing & Validation : Contribute to system-level testing, debugging, and validation in both simulated and real-world environments.
• Field Support : Help with diagnostics, debugging, and support for devices deployed in customer environments.
• Documentation : Write and maintain technical documentation for embedded designs, protocols, and interfaces.

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits
• Direct impact on product and culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Transportation benefit, Health and Wellness benefit, and more.
• 401k plan with employer matching
• Equity
• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Access to Greentown Labs' extensive network of cleantech startups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level