System Engineer

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.