Principal Embedded Engineer at Hatch

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Consumer Electronics, IoT, Health TechIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of firmware or embedded systems engineering experience, including proven technical leadership
Hands-on technical leadership style. Comfortable writing production code, unblocking engineers, and making pragmatic architectural decisions alongside setting technical direction
Deep knowledge of firmware development for connected or IoT devices; experience with ESP32/FreeRTOS in low-latency, resource-constrained environments is a strong plus
Expertise with wireless communication protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi), over-the-air (OTA) update systems, and low-power system design
Strong understanding of embedded observability

Responsibilities

Learn the firmware architecture, development process, and hardware ecosystem; contribute to and build context within the firmware codebase to understand key design patterns and dependencies; develop a deep understanding of the product roadmap to start envisioning the future architecture of Hatch’s connected devices (within 3 months)
Participate in incident triage (disconnects, crashes, regressions) and guide structured root-cause analysis and long-term remediation; develop a comprehensive understanding of the current embedded architecture and clearly articulate its strengths and limitations; champion engineering best practices—mentoring engineers, raising the technical bar, and fostering a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, and innovation (within 6 months)
Debug and resolve the most challenging issues in the system, setting the standard for technical excellence (after 1 year)
Architect and lead refactors of large, complex areas of the system to improve reliability, performance, and scalability (after 1 year)
Define and drive the team’s technical direction, from coding standards to architectural evolution and next-generation system design (after 1 year)
Lead the design and implementation of firmware for Hatch’s next generation of products, ensuring alignment with company goals and product strategy (after 1 year)
Own the architecture and technical direction of Hatch’s connected device platform—designing scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems that power the family of sleep products
Define the technical architecture across low-level firmware, connectivity (BLE, Wi-Fi), OTA, and real-time system design, ensuring reliability at scale across millions of devices in the field

Skills

Embedded Systems

Firmware

BLE

Wi-Fi

OTA

Real-Time Systems

Systems Architecture

Debugging

Hatch

Develops technology for improving sleep quality

About Hatch

Hatch focuses on enhancing sleep quality through technology-driven devices suitable for all ages, from newborns to adults. Their main products, Hatch Rest and Hatch Restore, are designed to help families improve their sleep, and they have already assisted over half a million families. Hatch sells its products directly to consumers via its website and offers a subscription service that provides tailored sleep solutions, including personalized routines and exclusive content for better sleep hygiene. What sets Hatch apart from competitors is its emphasis on user-friendly technology that integrates easily into daily life, along with a 60-night money-back guarantee and a one-year warranty, which helps build customer trust. The company's goal is to make sleep easier and more effective for everyone.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$26.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Family Planning Benefits

Remote Work Options

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition in the sleep technology market could erode Hatch's market share.

Consumer privacy concerns may impact Hatch's subscription service.

Supply chain disruptions could delay product launches like Restore 3.

Differentiation

Hatch offers innovative, all-in-one sleep solutions for all age groups.

The company provides a 60-night money-back guarantee and a one-year product warranty.

Hatch's products integrate seamlessly into daily routines with user-friendly technology.

Upsides

Growing interest in sleep technology among millennials and Gen Z boosts Hatch's market.

Hatch's new Restore 3 offers a phone-free, customizable sleep experience.

Rising awareness of sleep's importance for mental health increases demand for Hatch products.

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