Hardware Engineer

Tegna Inc.

Washington, United States of America

1 month ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary to permanent

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Junior

Compensation

$ 240K

Job location

Remote

Washington, United States of America

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth)

Computer Engineering

Continuous Integration

Distributed Systems

Linux on Embedded Systems

Firmware

Mobile Application Software

Machine Learning

Real-Time Operating Systems

Systems Integration

Data Processing

Cloud Platform System

Zigbee

Data Management

Front End Software Development

Data Pipelines

Job description

Lead and scale a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for delivering an end-to-end IoT platform spanning embedded firmware, mobile applications, cloud infrastructure, and data systems.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a ~20-person engineering organization across firmware, mobile, backend, data, and DevOps teams
Drive delivery planning, milestones, and execution for an integrated IoT platform
Oversee system integration across embedded devices, mobile applications, and cloud infrastructure
Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance across firmware, mobile, backend, and data pipelines
Provide technical leadership across embedded systems, IoT architecture, and distributed systems
Establish and enforce quality standards, observability, and testing practices
Coordinate cross-team dependencies and resolve integration risks early
Mentor engineering managers and senior engineers while fostering accountability and ownership
Support team growth and scaling through hiring, organizational planning, and leadership development

Requirements

Must-Haves:

8 years leading engineering teams delivering IoT or distributed systems
Hands-on background in embedded systems / firmware development
Strong experience with C programming (GCC toolchains)
Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and low-power wireless systems
Familiarity with embedded Linux or Zephyr RTOS environments
Knowledge of low-power IoT device architecture and hardware/firmware integration
Ability to read electrical schematics and hardware datasheets
Experience integrating firmware, mobile applications, and cloud systems
CI/CD experience across embedded and cloud environments
Proven ability to lead engineers through delegation, accountability, and systems-based execution
Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar)