Director of Embedded Systems

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • $240,000 PA - $285,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Inspiren is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Embedded Systems to lead their embedded software and firmware engineering teams. This leadership role will be responsible for the strategy, architecture, development, and delivery of embedded solutions across their product portfolio. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, proven leadership experience, and the ability to scale embedded systems teams in a high-growth environment. Responsibilities include defining the embedded systems strategy, leading cross-functional teams, overseeing architecture design, implementation, testing, and optimization of embedded systems and real-time applications, collaborating with various departments, ensuring best practices, recruiting and mentoring talent, managing schedules, and staying aware of industry trends.
Must have:
  • 10+ years experience in embedded systems development
  • 5+ years in a leadership role
  • Proficiency in Python and C/C++
  • System-level debugging and board bring-up
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS, microcontrollers
  • Familiarity with wireless protocols
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity practices
  • Firmware development for IoT/industrial/automotive/consumer electronics
  • Experience scaling teams and managing complex projects
  • Agile development methodologies experience
  • Safety-critical or medical device software development background
Perks:
  • Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Flexible PTO

Job Details

About Inspiren 

Inspiren offers the most complete and connected ecosystem in senior living. Founded by Michael Wang, a former Green Beret turned cardiothoracic nurse, Inspiren proves that compassionate care and technology can coexist - bringing peace of mind to residents, families, and staff.

Our integrated solutions seamlessly fit into existing workflows, capturing everything happening within a community. Backed by nurse specialists and powerful analytics, we provide the data operators need to make informed clinical and operational decisions - driving efficiency, profitability, and better care outcomes.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Embedded Systems to lead our embedded software and firmware engineering teams. This leadership role will be responsible for the strategy, architecture, development, and delivery of embedded solutions across our product portfolio. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, proven leadership experience, and the ability to scale embedded systems teams in a high-growth environment.

What You'll Do

  • Define and drive the embedded systems strategy and technical roadmap aligned with company goals.
  • Lead and manage cross-functional teams of embedded firmware and software engineers.
  • Oversee architecture design, implementation, testing, and optimization of embedded systems and real-time applications.
  • Collaborate with hardware, AI, applications, product management, and QA teams to deliver high-quality, reliable products.
  • Ensure best practices in software development, code review, and system integration.
  • Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier engineering talent.
  • Manage schedules, priorities, and resources across multiple projects.
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, RTOS, safety-critical systems).
  • Drive continuous improvement in performance, scalability, power efficiency, and product stability.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in embedded systems development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Proficiency in Python and C/C++
  • Familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS, microcontrollers (ARM, RISC-V, etc.) including associated build systems
  • Familiarity with wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, LoRa, etc.)
  • Experience with system-level debugging, board bring-up, and hardware/software integration
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity practices in embedded devices
  • Strong understanding of firmware development for IoT, industrial, automotive, or consumer electronics
  • Proven experience in scaling teams and managing complex embedded projects from concept to production
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with Agile development methodologies.
  • Background in safety-critical or medical device software development.

Details

  • The annual salary for this role is $240,000 - $285,000 + equity + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision) 
  • Flexible PTO
  • Location: Remote, US
  • Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

 

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