LeafLabs is always looking for creative and gutsy people to help us reinvent the smartphone, solve the brain, and tackle new projects.

Careers at LeafLabs

LeafLabs was founded in 2009 by a group of friends from MIT on the premise that science happens not just in shiny labs, but also on cluttered workbenches in musty basements everywhere.

We're a small, eclectic team with a variety of backgrounds and skill sets, but we all love solving hard problems and building cool stuff. We pride ourselves on our flat organization structure, the ethics and quality of our work, and the intelligence, expertise, and culture of our team. We have worked with companies ranging from Google and Facebook, to small startups, to government organizations like the NIH and DARPA. At LeafLabs you'll have unmatched input and self-determination on your projects and the work that you do.

We will never work on destructive military or financial applications, preferring to work on projects and research that directly betters humanity. The working environment at LeafLabs is friendly and flexible, and we strive to support good work/life balance for everyone on our team.

At LeafLabs you will be working as part of a highly collaborative and tightly knit group. Our offices are located at Industry Lab in Inman Square, Cambridge, Mass.

Employee growth and education is an important part of LeafLabs culture, whether it is professional development to expand our collective knowledge or an art installation at Firefly. What’s the point of having a company if we can’t do cool stuff?  

If you’re passionate about what we do and think you would be a good fit for one of the jobs listed below, please send a resume + cover letter to jobs@leaflabs.com.

 

Why Work at LeafLabs?

  • The opportunity to influence cutting edge technology

  • Competitive compensation and benefits

  • Flexible work hours

  • Community-oriented work environment at Industry Lab in Cambridge, MA

  • Unending adventure and excitement

Open Positions

LeafLabs is looking to hire talented embedded engineers for a variety of projects. Strong proficiency in one or more of the following required: C, Verilog/FPGA development, *nix/GNU, or hardware design. We are currently hiring for senior-level engineers.

While we employ a flexible hybrid in-office/remote model, team members must be available to work on-site as necessary in Cambridge, Massachusetts. To apply, you must be eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

SENIOR MEMBER OF TECHNICAL STAFF

In addition to providing deep technical expertise in embedded engineering, Senior Members of Technical Staff are responsible for the following:

  • Leading teams and programs

  • Interfacing with clients

  • Designing and validating high-level technical architecture for client programs

  • Mentoring Junior and MTS team members

  • Developing infrastructure and process within the company

Experience in all or most of these areas is strongly recommended. B.S. in computer science/electrical engineering and 8+ years relevant professional experience, or the equivalent technical experience, is required.

DIRECTOR OF SALES

You will work closely with leadership and technical staff to identify strategic growth opportunities, foster new client relationships and continue establishing LeafLabs as the “go-to” technical consulting partner for Physical AI and Embedded Systems. You will engage with colleagues at LeafLabs to introduce thought leadership and create winning proposals, thereby growing LeafLabs’ consulting footprint with existing customers and opening doors to new ones

What You’ll Do

  • Direct Revenue responsibility of $2.5M +

  • Work with new and existing clients to build a pipeline and secure new program contracts

  • Seek opportunities for growth/maturation of LeafLabs’ offerings

  • Identify and meet with a broad set of buyers to learn about client initiatives and represent LeafLabs’ capabilities

  • Develop and sustain a collection of targeted accounts

  • Work with engineers to leverage their networks and increase new business opportunities

  • Drive business development with the proper information (creation of SOW, RFP responses), tools and subject matter expertise to sell engagements

  • Maintain awareness of industry best practices and business levers for a particular client list

  • Flexibility to work from our Cambridge, MA office at least three days per week

What You’ll Bring

  • 8+ years relevant work within a technical industry

  • 3+ years account management and client relationship experience

  • Ability to accurately estimate work (or work with engineering to), respond to RFP's, and write Statements of Work that protect LeafLabs’ business interests 

  • Ability to identify and articulate the business value of LeafLabs services to stakeholders

  • Knowledge of Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, and or AI/ML.

  • Strong business understanding of technologies and key business drivers within target industries

  • Entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated drive to grow and improve the account

  • Bachelors degree in a technical field or equivalent experience/exposure to technical software and/or hardware development

TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead and coordinate complex engineering projects. This role requires someone who can navigate both technical and operational challenges, working closely with clients, our engineers, and management team to ensure successful project execution.

Familiarity with embedded systems, hardware, and/or software development is strongly preferred, and an eagerness to work in the world of hardware is essential.

What You’ll Do

  • Drive project execution from inception to completion, ensuring technical and business objectives are met

  • Work closely with the team to plan and track development progress, identifying and mitigating risks

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients

  • Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables across multiple projects

  • Implement and improve project management processes tailored to fast-paced, high-tech R&D environments

  • Support proposal writing, budgeting, and strategic planning for new projects

What You’ll Bring

  • 3-5+ years of experience in technical program management or a related role

  • Experience leading complex system-level projects, preferably involving both software and hardware

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and business stakeholders

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • A technical background or hands-on experience with software or hardware development

  • Familiarity with embedded systems, firmware development, or signal processing

  • Experience with R&D projects and consulting

  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira

  • Exposure to industries such as biotech, aerospace, robotics, or similar

LeafLabs HQ in Inman Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts