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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Systems Engineer - **Company:** Hatch Ltd. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Bluetooth, CMake, Datasheets, Firmware, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Wi-Fi Technology, Serial Peripheral Interface, Backend - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b7d1fd68-1fa5-4559-8dd0-105a0ee9df7c ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in Embedded engineering, with deep expertise in C development on resource constrained MCUs running an RTOS, BLE/Bluetooth, Wifi, SPI, I2C, I2S, LEDs. Familiarity and experience with Jira, Git/Github, GDB, Make/Cmake, python, schematics, part selection, understanding datasheets. * Track record of working at the border between hardware and software, delivering high quality consumer products in a cost, schedule, and MCU resource constrained environment. * A passion for evolving existing production firmware by improving structure, testability, and maintainability of a codebase without regressing a product customers depend on. You can tell when tech debt needs to be dealt with and when it can wait. ## Description You're a great fit if you thrive in environments of rapid learning and delivery. You are used to operating at the border between hardware and software and happily use the tools applicable to each. You're self-motivated and have demonstrated strong ownership and self-direction. You strive to understand the business of what we are trying to accomplish and push engineering solutions to provide customer value. As a small company where AI-assisted development is core to how we work, we expect this role to ramp up quickly, use AI fluently in their day-to-day, and deliver broadly across our embedded systems. What You'll Do Within 1 month: * Dig into our Embedded architecture and tools through both team walkthroughs and your own deep exploration, and come back with clear observations * Own and ship fixes and features, using AI fluently to accelerate delivery * Use and understand tools for observability * Build strong working relationships with peers across mobile, backend, product, QA, and other teams Within 3 months: * Thoroughly understand the system architecture including interactions with the mobile app and cloud backend * Learn what drives the business and bring sharp judgement to what we prioritize * Own and ship complex fixes and features, refactors, and process improvements. * Improve observability by participating in the development of dashboards and tools, enhancing the firmware when needed After 6 months: * Lead the design and rollout of new product firmware or large-scale refactors * Mentor teammates and model pragmatic, high-quality engineering decisions * Own and drive embedded improvements that elevate reliability, stability, and developer experience * Build reusable modules, scripts, and patterns that increase engineering consistency * Do all of these things keeping the customer experience at the forefront of our team's attention ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [For the Cars and the Curious: Android Drift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/499-for-the-cars-and-the-curious-android-drift) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 131 - AI'm not sure about OSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/472-dev-digest-131-ai-m-not-sure-about-oss)