Inspiren is seeking a Manager / Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Platform to own and evolve the software foundation that powers our growing fleet of connected devices in production. This role sits at the intersection of embedded systems, cloud infrastructure, and large-scale device operations.
What You'll Do
- Own and evolve Inspiren’s embedded platform supporting a growing fleet of connected devices in production.
- Build systems for provisioning, updating, and monitoring device software with minimal downtime.
- Improve reliability, observability, and incident response across device, network, and system layers.
- Lead a small team (1–2 engineers), setting technical direction while remaining highly hands-on.
- Partner closely with hardware, firmware, cloud, data/AI, and security teams to align standards and tooling.
- Enable faster iteration through automation, testing, and strong release processes across device platforms.
What We're Looking For
- Experience shipping and operating production systems end-to-end (software, embedded, infrastructure, or platform).
- Strong software engineering fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
- Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation, or similar).
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, TypeScript).
- Experience supporting systems at meaningful scale (e.g., large device fleets or user bases).
- Ability to influence across teams and work effectively in a fast-moving, startup environment.
Nice to Have
- Startup experience preferred (Series C/D a plus), with a willingness to be scrappy and pragmatic.
- Prior management experience is a plus but not required.
Technical Stack
- Linux, AWS
- Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation
- Python, TypeScript
Team & Environment
This is a hands-on technical leadership role reporting to our Director of Platform Engineering. You will start with 1–2 direct reports.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $200,000-$230,000 + equity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Parental leave
- Flexible PTO
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to candidates in the US and Canada.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
