Lead Embedded Systems Engineer

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.

What You’ll Lead

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.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
  

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

• 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.
  

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.