Embedded Software Engineer II

Job overview

The Embedded Software Engineer II role is onsite in Boston, MA. Compensation is $125,000–$150,000 per year, based on experience and location. The role supports FORT Robotics’ safety platform, including wireless emergency-stop and safe remote-control solutions for worksites using autonomous machines. The engineer owns components of the embedded stack and develops real-time firmware that safety devices depend on. The work contributes to reliable, safety-critical machine control through firmware design, hardware integration, testing, and compliance collaboration.

What you'll do

• Design and implement C/C++ firmware for safety-critical embedded devices
• architect RTOS firmware using Zephyr and FreeRTOS
• develop peripheral drivers and board-support code
• bring up new silicon
• integrate RTOS devices with Embedded Linux applications
• maintain GitLab CI/CD and hardware-in-the-loop testing
• debug hardware using JTAG/GDB
• optimize latency, power, and memory
• collaborate with the safety team on IEC 61508 standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

embedded software engineer ii

boston ma

fort robotics

$125k–$150k/year

c and c++

zephyr

freertos

embedded linux

bare-metal firmware

jtag and gdb

iec 61508

hardware-in-the-loop testing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role spans RTOS, bare-metal, and Embedded Linux environments and focuses on safety-critical devices. The posting seeks 3–5 years of hands-on embedded software development experience.

About the employer

FORT Robotics is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.