Senior Software Engineer IoT Embedded Software (Matter)

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Senior Software Engineer - IoT Embedded Software (Matter)
Boston MA

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our Matter team contributing to the development and optimization of embedded software for smart home and IoT applications. This role demands strong technical expertise in embedded systems C and wireless protocols along with a proven ability to lead projects mentor junior team members and drive technical excellence. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communications skills a passion for great code and a love for solving complex problems in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain embedded software for the Matter protocol stack.
• Lead technical initiatives and provide guidance in solving complex engineering challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers conduct thorough code reviews and promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and integrate Matter over Thread and Wi-Fi platforms.
• Contribute to the Matter open-source standard to enhance the specification and deliver improved outcomes for Silicon Labs customers.
• Support protocol compliance certification and interoperability testing to ensure product robustness and standard alignment.
• Perform hands-on debugging and troubleshooting using industry-standard tools such as JTAG GDB and Logic Analyzers.
• Optimize performance reliability and memory usage of embedded systems in resource-constrained environments.
• Participate in software architecture and design discussions contributing to long-term technical direction.
• Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation both for internal and external audiences.

Technologies we use:

• Thread Zigbee Bluetooth Wi-Fi 802.11.x 802.15.4 ARM Linux Python Ninja C C Git Conan Zephyr

Skills you will need

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong proficiency in C with deep knowledge of memory management concurrency and object-oriented design principles.
• Extensive hands-on debugging experience with embedded systems using tools such as GDB JTAG and trace analyzers.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols including Wi-Fi and Thread.
• Familiarity with RTOS environments and low-level hardware interfaces (UART SPI I2C).
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead technical projects effectively.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automating builds and tests.
• Strong background in unit testing to ensure the reliability and quality of software features.
• Proficiency with revision control and issue tracking tools such as Git and Jira.
• Experience authoring technical documentation including requirements and API specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English.

Qualifications Considered a Plus

• Experience with application-layer protocols such as Matter and HomeKit.
• Hands-on experience with both simulated and hardware test networks.
• Familiarity with open-source standards such as Zephyr and exposure to Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of IPv6 mDNS and secure commissioning flows.

Benefits & Perks

You can look forward to the following benefits:

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA) dental and vision plans
• Highly competitive salary
• 401k plan with match and Roth plan option
• Equity rewards (RSUs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life/AD&D and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Adoption assistance
• Back-Up childcare
• Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits Legal benefits Pet insurance)
• Flexible PTO schedule
• 3 paid volunteer days per year
• Charitable contribution match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free downtown parking 2 weeks a month
• Onsite Gym and locker rooms coming in April 2026
• Monthly wellness offerings
• Free snacks
• Monthly company updates with our CEO

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