Lead Software Developer - Embedded

Who We Are

EdgeBeam is the world’s first Hybrid Network Operator (HNO)—a foundational layer at the edge enabling one-to-many data distribution for today’s wireless networks. We create & sell wireless services and solutions that solve edge connectivity challenges to connect people, data & devices through the untapped potential of broadcast networks. 

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software Developer – Embedded to own the design and development of device-side software for hybrid connectivity devices supporting ATSC 3.0 and cellular networks.

This role goes beyond product-specific firmware. You will lead the creation of a modular, reusable software platform and libraries that form the core of our business across our full product line of first- and third-party devices.

You will work closely with agile engineering teams across platform, network, and cloud services to ensure seamless integration between devices and backend systems, while driving long-term software architecture for scalability and reuse.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design and development of embedded software for hybrid connectivity devices (broadcast + cellular)
• Integrate ATSC 3.0 broadcast and cellular connectivity stacks into a unified device software platform with reusable multi-device systems
• Define and implement device-side networking, data handling, and failover logic across multiple delivery paths
• Ensure support for OTA updates, device provisioning, and lifecycle management at the firmware and software levels
• Collaborate with agile development teams to:
  • Align device capabilities with platform and network services
  • Integrate device telemetry, control, and observability features
  • Support rapid iteration and testing across system boundaries
• Work closely with hardware vendors to ensure tight hardware-software integration
• Support external partner integrations and SDK adoption
• Establish best practices for performance, reliability, and security in embedded environments
• Guide internal and external development teams while contributing hands-on to critical components

What You Bring

• Strong experience in embedded software development (C/C++, Linux (Yocto Project), scripting (ex. Python))
• Proven experience designing modular and maintainable embedded architectures
• Experience with networking stacks and protocols (IP, TCP/UDP, etc.)
• Knowledge of multicast distribution and routing
• Experience integrating hardware and software systems
• Ability to lead technical design and make architecture decisions
• Ability to plan and build testing systems and scripts
• Experience working in agile development environments
• Strong debugging skills in resource-constrained and system-level environments
• Understanding of key hardware components
• Experience with broadcast technologies (e.g., ATSC 3.0) or cellular modules
• Experience building SDKs, libraries, or platforms for third-party developers
• Experience with device management, OTA systems, or remote provisioning
• Exposure to IoT or large-scale device deployments
• Understanding of security in embedded systems (secure boot, decryption workflows, etc.)
• An AI first mindset and an ability to solve and implement using AI

Our Values

At EdgeBeam, we operate with a shared set of values:

• Customers First — We put our customers' objectives and pain points ahead of our own.
• Dig Deep — We are technically curious and thorough in execution. We don’t cream skim.
• Win Together — Collaboration is in our DNA.
• Disagree & Commit — We welcome constructive conflict. Once we have made a decision, we are behind that decision 100%.
• No Jerks — EdgeBeam is not a place for jerks.

What Success Looks Like

30 Days:

• Develop familiarity with the system architecture and key design decisions
• Gain working knowledge of relevant standards
• Begin contributing within the existing codebase

90 Days: 

• Integrate effectively with development teams
• Work confidently with lab systems and QA workflows
• Contribute to ongoing design efforts

180 Days:

• Deliver software for the Gen 2 hybrid system
• Participate in the design of the Gen 3 hybrid system
• Operate as a fully engaged contributor, providing meaningful design input