Lead Embedded Systems Engineer

Symbiotic Services•Addison, TX

About The Position

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 control Wi-Fi-based device orchestration using MQTT publish/subscribe messaging Embedded Linux (Debian / Yocto) systems at the edge AI/ML-driven analytics pipelines for real-time sleep optimization 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.

Requirements

B.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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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
Architect 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 Modernization
Migrate 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 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
Define coding standards, code review guidelines, and branching strategies in Git.
Establish CI/CD workflows for embedded + cloud 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.

Benefits

Architect-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.

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