Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

In Person: Boston, MA Headquarters

Build the embedded systems that power grid sensors in the world's harshest environments—where failure isn't an option and every design decision matters.

We are seeking a

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

to architect and scale the embedded software platform powering LineVision's grid sensors. These devices operate on remote transmission lines under extreme constraints—limited power, intermittent connectivity, harsh weather—and must work reliably for years without intervention. If you're looking to solve real-world embedded systems challenges at scale while unlocking next-generation sensor capabilities, join us at LineVision,

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What will you do?

Core Responsibilities And Key Performance Objectives

- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software across the full stack—from embedded Linux to bare metal to RTOS—while navigating real-world constraints of power budgets, connectivity limitations, thermal management, and compute trade-offs

- Provide technical direction and architectural guidance to the firmware team on embedded systems design, testing, and deployment patterns

- Support devices in production through remote diagnostics, root cause analysis, and collaboration with field operations teams to resolve issues

- Design firmware and systems that enable reliable manufacturing test, artifact capture, production validation, fleet updates, and release processes

- Collaborate with hardware, DevOps, Quality, and data teams to ensure seamless integration between edge devices and backend systems

Within the first 3 months:

- Build familiarity with the codebase, architecture, and documentation—understand how the system is structured, why decisions were made, and how real-world constraints play out in our systems

- Learn existing test and deployment patterns and the tools that support them, including system architecture schematics showing software and hardware interactions

- Contribute bug fixes and minor features to active development efforts

Within the first 6 months:

- Own end-to-end delivery of a feature or capability that unlocks new product functionality (computer vision pipeline, IMU integration, or environmental sensor integration)

- Take ownership of a piece of the release process or fleet management capability with increasing independence

- Routinely connect with Quality and Field Operations teams to understand issues affecting the fleet, owning bugfixes and reliability improvements

Within the first year:

- Drive architectural improvements to embedded software systems that enhance fleet reliability metrics or reduce field support incidents

- Define and implement technical strategy for unlocking hardware capabilities (computer vision, sensor integration, advanced telemetry) that directly support the product roadmap

- Shape team practices around documentation, code review standards, testing methodologies, and how the team collaborates across functions while mentoring junior engineers

How to succeed in this role

Key Competencies

- Critical Thinking: Analyzes complex embedded systems problems independently, proposes scalable solutions, and navigates technical trade-offs under real-world constraints (power, connectivity, thermal, compute)

- Delivering Innovative Solutions: Devises pragmatic solutions for IoT fleet management challenges, embracing ambiguity while meeting aggressive timelines and shipping constraints

- Taking Ownership: Assumes full responsibility for embedded systems delivery from design through production support, manufacturing test, and field operations—proactively communicating progress and challenges

Essential Skills

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability

- 3+ years of experience writing production software for embedded targets across bare-metal, RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar), and embedded Linux environments with strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python

- Hands-on experience with embedded debugging and diagnostic tools (JTAG debuggers, GDB, profilers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and industry-standard build systems, automated testing, and deployment patterns

- Ability to troubleshoot systems across hardware and software boundaries, working effectively with electrical engineers and hardware teams

- Strong communication skills to collaborate across departments and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

What Sets The Best Candidates Apart

- Experience designing and managing IoT device fleets at scale—over-the-air (OTA) updates, remote diagnostics, fleet health monitoring, and connectivity management

- Track record of bringing embedded products from design through manufacturing, including manufacturing test development and production validation

- Practical mindset that balances technical excellence with shipping constraints—able to incrementally improve existing systems rather than requiring ground-up redesigns

- Experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded or similar embedded Linux build frameworks, cellular connectivity protocols (LTE/LTE-M/NB-IoT), or low-power system design

- Familiarity with embedded computer vision processing, image capture pipelines, or edge ML inference

Reporting & Team Structure

- Reports to the Senior Manager of Hardware Engineering

- Collaborates closely with the hardware systems architect and firmware engineers on platform development, and works cross-functionally with Quality, Field Operations, DevOps, and Data teams to ensure fleet reliability and seamless edge-to-cloud integration

Interview Process

- Apply Online.

- Round 1: Phone screen (Recruiter)

- Round 2: Hiring Manager Interview

- Round 3: Panel Interviews

- Panel 1: Technical competency & experience

- Panel 2: Teamwork & culture fit

- Final Round: Leadership Team & Hiring Manager Sign-Off

What does joining LineVision mean for you?

- Impact. Your talent, time, and energy will critically impact our success in accelerating our mission of providing utilities with grid intelligence to enable affordable, reliable power.

- Ownership. You will hold broad responsibilities with high autonomy and trust in a communicative, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

- Flexibility. You will be empowered to maintain work-life balance with trust-based PTO and a flexible hybrid work schedule.

- Real World Innovation. You will join a motivated and high-performing team working with cutting edge, patented technology to help solve key obstacles to meet the demands of an AI-powered future.

Who we are…

LineVision is a grid-enhancing technology company enabling electric utilities to deliver affordable, reliable power and accelerate the electrification of the global economy. Our grid intelligence platform delivers the most accurate, network-wide dynamic line ratings and enables safer, more reliable grid operations with a combination of optical sensors and advanced environmental modeling. LineVision's global customer base includes eight of the ten largest US utilities, including National Grid, Southern Company, and Exelon.

We are LineVisionaries:

- We are Innovators: we light the way with tenacious creativity and do good work.

- We are Empowered: With high trust and high autonomy, the floor is yours, and the opportunity is ours.

- We are Welcoming: Come as you are, our doors are open. We are better together.

- We are Trusted Partners: We elevate our customer champions through shared thought leadership. We deliver on commitments.

- We are All In: We are building a community of passionate individuals who want to dent the universe.

At LineVision there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. We are looking for exceptional people who want to make a positive impact through their work and facilitate an organization where everyone can thrive. So whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this role would make you excited to come to work every day.

Meet our team, and understand our mission: https://www.linevisioninc.com/about-us

Salary Description

$120,000-$135,000 base, 10% bonus