Ventus · 3 weeks ago
Firmware Systems Engineering Manager, SmartSense (Boston, MA or Hopkins, MN - Hybrid)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $192K/yr
10+ years expVentus, through its SmartSense division, provides comprehensive IoT solutions aimed at enhancing operational monitoring across various industries. They are looking for an Embedded Firmware Systems Engineering Manager to lead firmware development for IoT sensors and gateway platforms, combining technical leadership with hands-on engineering responsibilities.
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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
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
Ventus
Ventus provides Managed Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions that simplify the complexity of enterprise WAN connectivity.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-11-02Acquired
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