Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Burlington, MA

Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer contributes significantly to the development of Myomo's advanced wearable robotics platform, focusing primarily on embedded firmware for microcontrollers and software in the Linux environment. This role combines technical depth, architectural insight, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, secure, and high-quality software in alignment with business and regulatory goals.

The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer collaborates with the cross-functional team and consultants to lead the design and implementation of the core software for the MyoPro. The role includes helping others on the team grow with opportunities to establish technical standards, mentor engineers, and contribute to
knowledge sharing.

How You'll Drive Impact:

Software Development & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Define and maintain software architectures in collaboration with Engineering, IT, and Product Management, prioritizing safety, cybersecurity, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Design, implement, test and document robust embedded firmware and Linux based software
  solutions.
• Review code and technical designs with a focus on quality and long-term maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, Quality, and Clinical teams to translate user needs into robust deliverable solutions.
• Translate user needs into robust deliverable solutions in close conjunction with Engineering, Product, Quality, and Clinical.
• Apply strategic thinking to collaboratively guide software design decisions, assuring alignment with user needs, business goals, and future roadmap possibilities.
• Prioritize features, technical debt, and quality improvements with input from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Improve software quality through test-driven development, code standards, and continuous integration practices.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning, improvement, and technical growth.

Operational/ Project Execution:

• Ensure that projects are delivered on time in conjunction with Project Management.

Software Development Risk Mitigation & Compliance:

• Establish and uphold software development processes that meet medical device regulatory standards.
• Improve efficiency through implementing best practices within Agile frameworks.
• Oversee Cybersecurity and Software risk analysis procedures.
• Ensure software outputs support broader system integration and product lifecycle needs.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 6-8+ years' demonstrated expertise in:

o Embedded firmware for electromechanical devices

o Software delivery in regulated environments (e.g. medical, automotive, aerospace)

• Strong proficiency in at least one embedded-level programming language (e.g., C/C++), and one application-layer language (e.g., Python, Dart, JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Proficiency with Linux, FreeRTOS and real-time or resource-constrained environments.
• Experience with communication libraries and interface design for BLE, UART, I2C, SPI, and CAN.
• Familiarity in Agile methodologies and modern DevOps tools (E.g., Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, automated testing frameworks)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Preferred:

• 8+ years' experience in Embedded Engineering.
• Experience in software development for Class II medical devices.
• Experience with cybersecurity requirements related to HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO 27001.
• Experience configuring CI/CD and automated testing frameworks.
• Ability to debug PCBs using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Background in wearable devices, robotics, or human-centered systems.
• Familiarity with process standards including IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971.
• Familiarity with: STM32 ecosystem, ESP32 ecosystem, or Torizon Linux.