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# Principal Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Formlabs
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Subsystems
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_2cb9c7115aba1edde5b90e5f840edb53

## About the Role

* Have an extensive track record of shipping code for complex hardware products in the consumer, medical, defense, or industrial space.
 * Are a recognized subject matter expert in modern embedded software stacks, specifically C or C++
 * Are excited to "make it real": you can take high-level vision and context and nail down scope, and design, and execution for a software feature and ultimately a product
 * Architect systems for the long term: choose the tech and frameworks used to solve challenges across the team, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
 * Possess experience debugging the most difficult hardware and software interactions, often across multiple subsystems and domains.
 * Act as a technical bridge and advisor: you translate high-level business goals into technical requirements and influence cross-functional partners' roadmaps.
 * Mentor and grow the engineering team: you enjoy leveling up the engineers around you, attracting talent, and maintaining a high bar for excellence.

## Description

* Identify and lead large-scale projects that change department-level goals and advance Formlabs' business objectives.
 * Drive the technical strategy and long-term roadmap for our firmware and embedded software platforms, focusing on a 6 to 12+ month time horizon.
 * Champion new technologies: you will vet risks and find ways to test, learn, and scale both incremental improvements and game-changing breakthroughs.
 * Cross the hardware-software boundary: work closely with electrical and mechanical teams to guide hardware selection and system design from a software perspective.
 * Partner with product managers and designers to define the product roadmap, ensuring technical feasibility and long-term scalability.
 * Work in a product-focused, agile environment onsite in our Somerville, MA office (Optional Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote).