Inspiren
Director of Embedded Systems
Job Summary
The role involves leading the embedded systems engineering teams to develop and deliver embedded solutions across the company's product portfolio. Responsibilities include defining strategy, overseeing architecture, and ensuring best practices in software development, testing, and system integration. The candidate should have extensive experience in embedded systems, leadership skills, and familiarity with hardware and wireless protocols. The position offers a salary range plus equity and benefits, with the option to work remotely in the US.
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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.
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.
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