Lead Embedded Systems Engineer

Addison, United States | Posted on 01/12/2026

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.

• 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.

• Architect and maintainC/C++and
  Go
  state machines, message brokers, and device control APIs.
• Apply CS principles in distributed systems, message serialization, and protocol design.

• Migrate from
  Bluetooth LE (BlueZ stack)to
  Wi-Fi + MQTT
  for robust, low-latency device communication.
• Implement fault-tolerant reconnection strategies and QoS policies.

• Build containerized cross-compilation tool chains and CI/CD-compatible hardware simulators.
• Develop automated HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test harnesses.

• Define coding standards, code review guidelines, and branching strategies in Git.
• Establish CI/CD workflows for embedded + cloud 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.

• 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.

• Docker based embedded development workflows.
• Python or Bash scripting for build/test automation.
• Bluetooth LE / BlueZ experience for legacy support.
• Hands-on debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD.

• 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.
• 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
  Gopher Con
  or
  Embedded World
  .
• Team Synergy:
  
  Participate in quarterly offsites with cross-disciplinary teams.