CareerPlan

Senior Research Prototyping Engineer

US, MA - FraminghamFull-time$149k–$205k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Build and evaluate experimental systems combining devices, software, and research-developed algorithms to integrate hardware, ML models, and software runtimes.

Role type

Senior Research Prototyping Engineer

Builds

Prototype systems, software adapters, gateways, interfaces, automated tests, and diagnostic tools for audio and connected-device applications.

Domain

Audio technology, embedded systems, IoT, robotics, edge computing

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, C/C++, Linux embedded development, ML model integration, networking protocols (Bluetooth/BLE, USB, serial), AI agent configuration, automated testing, version control, audio device debugging

Preferred skills

Inference frameworks, model conversion, hardware acceleration, ROS 2, Docker, CI/CD, hardware-in-the-loop testing, secure device integration

Technologies

Python, C, C++, Linux, Bluetooth/BLE, USB, serial, MQTT, ROS 2, Docker, CI/CD

Responsibilities

Build and maintain prototype systems using connected devices and sensors; Develop software adapters and interfaces across IP networks and device protocols; Integrate research-developed ML models into inference runtimes; Measure system behavior (latency, throughput, memory) and develop automated tests; Troubleshoot across hardware, software, and network layers; Configure and use AI agents for development tasks.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC