Head of Embedded Software Engineering

RISE™Robotics

Lead embedded software engineering for RISE Robotics, focusing on robotic lifting solutions and innovative technology. Shape technical vision and grow a high-performing engineering team.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeSomerville • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the embedded software architecture, roadmap, and technical strategy for the RISE Beltdraulic platform, from firmware and real-time control through diagnostics, telemetry, and tooling.
Recommend build vs. build decisions, and when to use open vs. closed-source software in our products.
Hire, grow, and retain a high-performing team of embedded software engineers. Set clear expectations, run performance and career development, and build a culture of ownership, craft, and safety.
Translate product and program commitments into embedded software plans. Drive high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent programs with Tier 1 suppliers, OEMs, and US DoD / DoW partners and recommend trade-offs when over constrained.
Stay technically close to the work. Review designs and code, unblock hard problems, and contribute directly to critical embedded software components for robotic lift systems when needed.
Partner with hardware, electrical, and mechanical engineering to integrate embedded software with the RISE platform’s electromechanical components and ensure end-to-end system performance.
Guide the development and optimization of control algorithms, real-time control loops, feedback systems, and sensor integration for precise and efficient robotic lifting operations.
Define and enforce standards for testing, debugging, code review, release management, and functional safety so that our systems are reliable and robust in the field.
Establish and evolve the software development lifecycle—version control, CI, HIL/SIL testing, documentation, and incident response—appropriate for a growing electromechanical product company.
Work closely with product, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, application specialists, and commercial teams to align priorities and achieve program goals.
Serve as the embedded software point of contact for customers and partners, including Tier 1 suppliers, OEMs, and the US DoW / DoD, during technical reviews, integrations, and field support.
Partner with engineering leadership on org design, headcount planning, budget, vendor and tooling selection, and long-range platform bets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of electromechanical product software development in C, C++, and Python, with a track record of shipping embedded products to production.
5+ years of technical leadership leading other embedded software engineers, and collaboration with other discipline technical leads (e.g., electrical, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, mobile app, cloud, etc.)
Must be able to provide feedback and technical mentoring to other embedded software engineers
Deep expertise in controls, brushless DC motors, and motion control systems, with an ability to set technical direction and make sound architectural trade-offs. systems,
Proven ability to own the full embedded software lifecycle—requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, release, and field support—for reliable and safety-critical systems.
Fluency in common embedded communications interfaces: CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART.
Strong ability to read and understand complex technical literature such as datasheets, schematics, and production process diagrams, and to translate that into team direction.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and to drive a team to produce robust, well-documented software modules and systems.
Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting technical plans and results to executive leadership and external partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package including equity
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health insurance
Dental, life, and disability insurance
401(k) program
PTO and office holidays
Flexible/hybrid work options
Free weekly team lunch
Free parking/T accessible
Dog-friendly workplace

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++Pythonembedded software developmentcontrol algorithmsreal-time control loopsfeedback systemstestingdebuggingrelease management

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcollaborationfeedbacktechnical mentoringindependent operationcommunicationteam directionperformance managementcareer developmentculture building