Symbiotic Services is hiring on behalf of a pioneering client building next-generation smart bed technology. We’re seeking a Lead Embedded Systems Engineer to architect and drive the development of an intelligent, distributed IoT platform for sleep technology, featuring:
- Hundreds of precision actuators for fine-grained mechanical control
- Wi-Fi-based device orchestration using MQTT publish/subscribe messaging
- Embedded Linux (Debian / Yocto) systems at the edge
- AI/ML-driven analytics pipelines for real-time sleep optimization
This role is ideal for a senior-level Computer Scientist or Embedded Systems professional ready to replace a legacy Bluetooth-based control plane with a modern, horizontally scalable, Go-powered edge/cloud architecture. You’ll collaborate directly with a Dallas-based founder—an established leader in the furniture manufacturing space—while defining the embedded systems strategy from the ground up.
What You’ll Lead
System Architecture Ownership
- Design and implement real-time MCU applications running on Debian or Yocto Linux distributions.
- Define deterministic scheduling models and concurrency patterns for time-critical tasks.
Core Application Development
- Architect and maintain C/C++ and Go state machines, message brokers, and device control APIs.
- Apply CS principles in distributed systems, message serialization, and protocol design.
IoT System Modernization
- Migrate from Bluetooth LE (BlueZ stack) to Wi-Fi + MQTT for robust, low-latency device communication.
- Implement fault-tolerant reconnection strategies and QoS policies.
Tooling and Testing Infrastructure
- Build containerized cross-compilation toolchains and CI/CD-compatible hardware simulators.
- Develop automated HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test harnesses.
Engineering Standards and DevOps
- Define coding standards, code review guidelines, and branching strategies in Git.
- Establish CI/CD workflows for embedded + cloud integration.
Edge-to-Cloud Data Integration
- Partner with data scientists to design pipelines for ingesting, storing, and analyzing time-series sensor data.
- Support model deployment and feedback loops for on-device inference.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
- 5+ years professional experience in embedded firmware development (C/C++, ideally Go).
- Deep familiarity with embedded Linux internals (Debian or Yocto).
- Strong understanding of network protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT.
- Expertise in multi-threaded and multi-process system design.
- Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD workflows.
- Demonstrated initiative through side projects, open-source contributions, or research work.
Preferred Skills
- Docker-based embedded development workflows.
- Python or Bash scripting for build/test automation.
- Cloud IoT integration (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, GCP IoT Core).
- Bluetooth LE / BlueZ experience for legacy support.
- Hands-on debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Architect-Level Impact: Own the embedded systems roadmap.
- Cutting-Edge Tech Stack: Work at the intersection of embedded systems, IoT, and ML.
- Industry-Backed Vision: Partner with a proven leader in manufacturing innovation.
- R&D Time: 10% of your week dedicated to exploration and open-source projects.
- Professional Growth: Clear trajectory toward principal/architect roles.
- Learning Culture: Attend global events like GopherCon or Embedded World.
- Team Synergy: Participate in quarterly offsites with cross-disciplinary teams.
Apply Today
If you’re ready to lead innovation in embedded systems and help redefine how people sleep, we’d love to hear from you.