Kollective Group · 23 hours ago
Lead Firmware Engineer
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $220K/yr
4+ years expKollective Group is seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer to drive the design and delivery of field-ready firmware for smart devices and build a firmware team. This hands-on technical leadership role involves owning firmware projects end-to-end while establishing the technical foundations and quality standards for a growing portfolio of regulated IoT products.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Megan Robinson
Responsibilities
Take full ownership of embedded firmware development, from initial concept work through production launch and fleet deployment
Build and scale the firmware function, providing technical leadership, direction, and best practices as the team grows
Define and implement strong engineering processes around reviews, version control, testing, and release management
Work closely with hardware and product counterparts to support new device development and continuous improvements
Drive performance optimization across efficiency, stability, responsiveness, and memory usage
Develop automated validation systems, including embedded test frameworks and continuous integration environments
Manage firmware release cycles, including update strategy, documentation, and over-the-air delivery workflows
Troubleshoot complex system-level issues across software and hardware layers using debugging tools, logs, and device telemetry
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth integration between firmware, backend services, and field operations
Create clear technical documentation including architecture notes, specifications, and release materials
Coach and support other engineers, maintaining high standards for code quality and long-term reliability
Qualification
Required
4–5 years of embedded or firmware engineering experience
Background working within a fast-paced, early-stage connected device or hardware-focused technology environment
Experience participating in peer code review and supporting firmware quality across a team
Familiarity with strong firmware development processes, including testing, version control, and release discipline
Motivated to step into a leadership role and help build or grow a firmware team
Proven track record of delivering firmware that has been successfully deployed at scale across large device fleets
Based in the New York area or open to relocating for an on-site role
Strong execution mindset with the ability to move quickly in a demanding environment
Preferred
Bonus: exposure to low-power wireless networking technologies such as LoRaWAN
Benefits
Equity
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Generous PTO
401(k)
Company
Kollective Group
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase