Spear AI is seeking an embedded software developer to develop, debug, and maintain embedded software and firmware for our line of AI-enabled acoustic systems. This role goes beyond traditional embedded software engineering—you'll periodically join field operations to deploy new systems, gather user feedback, and gain deeper insight into real-world applications.
Spear AI serves the national security industry, providing hardware, software, and data solutions across classification levels for operational deployment. As a rapidly growing company committed to excellence through continuous fielding, we offer competitive pay, stock options, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off.
You'll join our interdisciplinary hardware development team in Falmouth, MA, working alongside mechanical engineers, board-level electronics designers, and technicians to deliver buoys that meet critical customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 8+ years with embedded software development (new college graduates will not be considered)
- Technical Excellence: Exemplary attention to detail, focus on quality, and uncompromising commitment to safety
- Programming Skills: Strong programming, testing, and debugging fundamentals; C/C++ experience strongly preferred
- Version Control: Strong git fundamentals
Preferred Qualifications
- Maritime operations experience including small boat operations, over-the-side handling, field repair, and sea trip logistics
- Prior military service or history working with military customers/personnel
- Python programming skills
- Experience with build/deployment/CI tooling: CMake, ROS2 build system (ament/colcon), Docker, gcc cross compilation
- Knowledge of low-level communications protocols: I2C, SPI, asynchronous serial, CAN, or similar
- Experience with embedded IoT modems using AT command set
- Familiarity with FreeRTOS and its major modules (filesystem, network drivers)
What We Offer
- Unlimited PTO — Take the time you need to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- Dedicated Sick Time — Your health and well-being come first
- Comprehensive Health & Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family protected
- 11 Paid Holidays — Enjoy time off throughout the year to celebrate and spend with loved ones
- Professional Development — Educational opportunities and resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career
- Collaborative Environment — Work directly with leadership in our flat organizational structure, where your ideas and contributions matter
Additional Benefit Opportunities When You Choose Spear AI
- 401(k) with company match
- Onsite / Remote / Flexible work arrangements or hybrid options (position dependent)
- Relocation assistance (position dependent)
- Referral bonuses
- Performance bonuses
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Technology home office setup stipend
- Professional certification reimbursement (position dependent)
We offer competitive compensation tailored to your experience, location, and the impact you’ll make. We’re committed to equitable pay and will share a range aligned to your level and geography during the hiring process. In accordance with state law, candidates in jurisdictions such as CA, CO, WA, NY, and others, where applicable, will be provided a good-faith salary range upon request and through the hiring process. This is a full-time, exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Compensation for this position is provided on a salaried basis and is not subject to reduction based on hours worked. At Spear AI, you'll find more than just a job; you'll join a mission-driven team where your work directly contributes to national security. Our flat organizational structure means your voice matters, your ideas reach leadership, and your impact is visible. As we grow, we're committed to building robust processes and infrastructure that support both our mission and our people. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and the expertise each team member brings to the table. If you're looking for a place to grow professionally while working on projects that truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.
