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SmartSense by Digi · 3 weeks ago

Firmware Systems Engineering Manager, SmartSense (Boston, MA or Hopkins, MN - Hybrid)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$122K/yr - $192K/yr

10+ years exp

SmartSense by Digi is a provider of end-to-end IoT solutions that help organizations monitor critical operations across various sectors. They are seeking an Embedded Firmware Systems Engineering Manager to lead the firmware development for their IoT sensors and gateway platforms, combining technical leadership with hands-on engineering responsibilities.

Information Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead system-level engineering across MCU firmware, embedded Linux, connectivity pipelines, and device-cloud interfaces

Define and evolve platform architecture including wireless stacks, OTA update systems, low-power design, telemetry, and performance

Contribute hands-on to firmware development in C/C++, RTOS environments, embedded Linux services, and edge compute components

Ensure fleet KPIs including connectivity stability, uptime, power efficiency, and OTA reliability

Work closely with Hardware Engineering on sensor interfaces, radio integration, manufacturability, and system validation

Drive CI/CD automation, secure coding practices, test infrastructure, and engineering processes

Debug complex issues across MCU, Linux, RF, sensors, and hardware interfaces using advanced diagnostic tools

Mentor, develop, and coach firmware engineers to build a strong, scalable engineering organization

Partner with Product, Cloud, QA, and Operations to ensure predictable delivery and cross-team alignment

Qualification

Embedded C/C++RTOS architecturesEmbedded LinuxIoT system designCI/CD pipelinesWireless protocolsCloud IoT platformsDebugging skillsMentoring skillsTeam leadership

Required

10+ years of embedded systems or firmware engineering experience, including real-time MCU development

1+ years of engineering leadership with strong delivery and quality outcomes

Expert proficiency in embedded C/C++, RTOS architectures, device drivers, and low-power IoT system design

Strong background in embedded Linux (Yocto, Ubuntu) and device service development

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, Docker, and secure software development practices

Strong knowledge of wireless protocols such as BLE, Zigbee, LTE, and device-cloud communication

Skilled in debugging across hardware, firmware, Linux, and RF domains

Experience with at least one major cloud IoT platform—AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or Google Cloud IoT—is required and considered a must for this role

Based in the Greater Boston area with the ability to work hybrid onsite

Preferred

Experience with Digi XBee modules, cellular gateways, or large-scale IoT telemetry architectures

Knowledge of RF tuning, sensor system design, or power optimization

Exposure to compliance or regulatory frameworks

Benefits

Short-term incentive program

New hire stock award

Paid parental leave

Open (uncapped) PTO

Hybrid work environment

Competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings

Company

SmartSense by Digi

SmartSense delivers intelligence-driven IoT solutions that enhance food and product safety, automate healthcare compliance, optimize facility monitoring, and increase actionability across the supply chain.

Founded in 2005

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

51-200 employees