Embedded Systems Engineer (Firmware / Software / Electronics) na Halo Braid

Description

HaloBraid is redefining haircare by building the world’s first intelligent braiding robot, to reduce hair braiding appointment times from hours to minutes. We’ve proven the technology with a working prototype, completed thousands of braids in testing, and we’re nearing the end of R&D. We’re searching for an Embedded Systems Engineer (Firmware / Software / Electronics) who wants to help bring this future to life. 

We’re well funded by top tier hardware and consumer investors, recently closing an oversubscribed round to fuel our next stage of growth. You’ll be on the forefront of invention, taking complex mechanisms from prototype to polished product, collaborating with industrial design, and shaping an entirely new category of robotics. 

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, take ownership of the brains of our device, the embedded software that is crucial to our machine
• Work closely with the team to integrate hardware electronics, PCBs to bring to life a world first
• Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems, take a hands on approach to get things done
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests
• Contribute to requirements definition, technical documentation, and design reviews
• Support product certification and compliance activities where required (e.g. CE, EMC)

Requirements

Who You Are

• Proven experience developing embedded software in Python, C / C++ 
• Well versed in common microcontrollers and development boards (e.g. Raspberry Pi, ARM Cortex-M, STM32, Jetson Nano, NXP, Microchip, Arduino)
• Track record of contributing to a launched embedded hardware product
• Practical experience with computer vision in embedded or edge environments, including camera integration and image processing (e.g., OpenCV, basic vision pipelines)
• Comfortable with CNN image classification (on-device or off-device); exposure to training, fine-tuning, or evaluating models is a plus but not required
• Experience in the use of wireless communication protocols
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a small team

Bonus If You Have…

• Exposure to hardware design, schematics, or PCB layout and manufacture.
• Experience in the use of ROS
• Familiarity with IoT or connected device workflows, and awareness of how embedded systems interface with cloud services (e.g., AWS)
• Knowledge of Bluetooth / 4G / 5G communication protocols
• Comfortable using CAD softwares and 3D Printing

Why HaloBraid? 

If you want to change an industry with breakthrough hardware and leave a mark on both engineering and culture at HaloBraid, this is the place for you.

• Defining a new category: Be part of the team building the world’s first hair braiding robot to help stylists build their business.
• Mission with meaning: Reduce a six-hour process to minutes, transform stylist income, and reimagine hairstyling.
• Backed by the best: Supported by top investors, advisors, and partners as we move from R&D to launch.
• Culture that creates: Purposeful, efficient, supportive, and open to ideation and critique.
• Impact without ceilings: If it’s mission-critical and unowned, it’s yours.

Benefits

This role is based in Cambridge, MA. We believe the best engineering breakthroughs happen together. We offer a competitive salary, 100% medical premium coverage, dental and vision benefits, and flexible PTO.