Lead Software Developer - Embedded

EdgeBeam Wireless • Boston, MA

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About The Position

EdgeBeam is seeking a Lead Software Developer – Embedded to own the design and development of device-side software for hybrid connectivity devices supporting ATSC 3.0 and cellular networks. This role goes beyond product-specific firmware. You will lead the creation of a modular, reusable software platform and libraries that form the core of our business across our full product line of first- and third-party devices. You will work closely with agile engineering teams across platform, network, and cloud services to ensure seamless integration between devices and backend systems, while driving long-term software architecture for scalability and reuse.

Requirements

• Strong experience in embedded software development (C/C++, Linux (Yocto Project), scripting (ex. Python))
• Proven experience designing modular and maintainable embedded architectures
• Experience with networking stacks and protocols (IP, TCP/UDP, etc.)
• Knowledge of multicast distribution and routing
• Experience integrating hardware and software systems
• Ability to lead technical design and make architecture decisions
• Ability to plan and build testing systems and scripts
• Experience working in agile development environments
• Strong debugging skills in resource-constrained and system-level environments
• Understanding of key hardware components

Nice To Haves

• Experience with broadcast technologies (e.g., ATSC 3.0) or cellular modules
• Experience building SDKs, libraries, or platforms for third-party developers
• Experience with device management, OTA systems, or remote provisioning
• Exposure to IoT or large-scale device deployments
• Understanding of security in embedded systems (secure boot, decryption workflows, etc.)
• An AI first mindset and an ability to solve and implement using AI

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of embedded software for hybrid connectivity devices (broadcast + cellular)
• Integrate ATSC 3.0 broadcast and cellular connectivity stacks into a unified device software platform with reusable multi-device systems
• Define and implement device-side networking, data handling, and failover logic across multiple delivery paths
• Ensure support for OTA updates, device provisioning, and lifecycle management at the firmware and software levels
• Collaborate with agile development teams to align device capabilities with platform and network services, integrate device telemetry, control, and observability features, and support rapid iteration and testing across system boundaries
• Work closely with hardware vendors to ensure tight hardware-software integration
• Support external partner integrations and SDK adoption
• Establish best practices for performance, reliability, and security in embedded environments
• Guide internal and external development teams while contributing hands-on to critical components

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed