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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** DraftKings Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $136,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Encodings, Device Drivers, Memory Management, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Java GUIs, Linux Kernel, Object-Oriented Software Development, Qt Modeling Language (QML), Qt (Software), Real-Time Operating Systems, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Bare Metal, C++14
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/710af516-2bb6-4423-abbb-0f19b7f85f55

## About the Role

* At least 6 years of experience developing embedded systems, with a strong understanding of embedded architecture.
 * Proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17), including solid skills in memory management, multithreading, templates, and object-oriented programming.
 * Experience building GUIs using Qt and QML.
 * Background in developing multi-threaded real-time applications.
 * Hands-on experience with Linux kernel and driver development.
 * Familiarity with both bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded systems.
 * Experience working with sensors, motor controllers, and encoders.
 * Knowledge of microcontroller architectures and how to work within their constraints.

## Description

What you'll do as a Lead Software Engineer, Embedded C++

 * Build embedded software systems from the ground up using C++, tailored for microcontrollers and performance-critical environments.
 * Collaborate closely with electrical and hardware engineers to ensure software runs seamlessly on a variety of platforms.
 * Write high-performance code optimized for memory, power, and speed.
 * Dive into tough bugs, perform root cause analysis, and resolve issues across the stack.
 * Work with cross-disciplinary teams, from product to QA, to deliver reliable and scalable embedded solutions.


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