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Digi International · 3 weeks ago

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

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$122K/yr - $192K/yr

10+ years exp

Digi International is a leader in providing end-to-end IoT solutions, and they are seeking an Embedded Firmware Systems Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for developing firmware for IoT sensors and gateway platforms. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on system architecture, firmware execution, and code development.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsInternet of ThingsNetwork HardwareWireless

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 LinuxCI/CD pipelinesWireless protocolsDevice driversCloud IoT platformsEngineering leadershipDebugging skillsMentoring skills