Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is the world’s largest telematics service provider. Its mission is to make the world’s roads and drivers safer. The company’s AI-driven platform, DriveWell Fusion®, gathers sensor data from millions of IoT devices — including smartphones, proprietary Tags, connected vehicles, dashcams, and third-party devices — and fuses them with contextual data to create a unified view of vehicle and driver behavior. Auto insurers, automakers, commercial mobility companies, and the public sector use insights from CMT’s platform to power risk assessment, safety, claims, and driver improvement programs. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with offices in Budapest, Chennai, Seattle, Tokyo, and Zagreb, CMT measures and protects tens of millions of drivers across the world every day.

CMT is looking for a collaborative, customer-committed, and creative Director, Embedded Systems Engineering to lead the development of embedded software and firmware of next-generation IoT devices integrating cutting-edge mobile sensing, mobile applications, and cloud-based software.  The Director, Embedded Systems Engineering will collaborate with Hardware Engineering, QA, Cloud Engineering, Data Science and Product Management to drive successful execution of the IoT product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the execution of a software and firmware development roadmap aligned with company objectives and customer needs
• Establish the infrastructure, systems, and methodologies needed to support a regular cadence of high-quality software and firmware releases
• Provide guidance and support to firmware and embedded software engineers to enhance their skills and career growth, while also overseeing daily operations, task assignments, and project timelines to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of deliverables.
• In concert with Hardware Engineering leadership, jointly lead development teams through design, code review, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, and verification and validation testing.
• Develop common workflow, process, procedures, configuration management, and quality assurance methodologies to increase efficiency and to maintain or improve quality of firmware or embedded software deliverables.
• Collaborate with the hardware engineering team to choose components with suitable I/O and features that meet customer requirements.
• Oversee teams in the development and maintenance of documentation, including software/firmware release notes and procedures, using tools like JIRA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.  Advanced degree preferred.
• 9+ years experience in embedded software / firmware engineering 
• 5+ years experience leading software/firmware teams through product deployment cycles
• Experienced in team-based firmware development processes, software tools, technical specification development and documentation standards, and conducting formal design reviews.
• Solid understanding of agile software development, with hands-on experience using Agile/Kanban/Scrum methodologies to produce and release products.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in an environment with aggressive deadlines in a high growth environment.
• Experience with leading teams to ensure project success by setting clear goals, holding deadlines, and fostering a culture of continual improvement through regular feedback and process optimization.
• Ability to lead the team in a collaborative manner
• Humility and the ability to acknowledge missteps and mistakes 

Compensation and Benefits

• Fair and competitive salary based on skills and experience, and annual performance bonus
• Equity may be awarded in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, matching 401k, short-term & long-term disability and parental leave
• Unlimited Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days & public holidays
• Flexible scheduling and work from home policy depending on role and responsibilities

Additional Perks

• Feel great working to improve road safety around the world!
• Join one of our many employee resource groups including Black, AAPI, LGBTQIA+, Women, Book Club and Health & Wellness
• Extensive wellness, education and employee assistance programs
• CMT will do all that is possible to support our employees and create a positive and inclusive work environment for all!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At CMT, we believe the best ideas come from a mix of backgrounds and perspectives. 

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace and culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique talents and perspectives. Diversity is essential to our success, and we actively seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team. 

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability state. “CMT is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. “To learn more, visit www.cmtelematics.com and follow us on X @cmtelematics.”