Programming & RTOS
C, C++, Python, ARM ASM, Rust. Zephyr RTOS, FreeRTOS, TI-RTOS, ThreadX. Linux kernel and userspace development.
About BrainIOStream
A focused embedded engineering practice — not a body shop.
BrainIOStream LLC is an embedded systems company with deep expertise across bare-metal firmware, embedded Linux, edge AI and hardware design. Our engineers bring over a decade of combined experience shipping mission-critical systems for medical devices, industrial automation, security platforms and consumer electronics — and we stay small and senior on purpose, so every client works directly with the people doing the engineering.
Our approach
We pair architectural rigor and process discipline with the hands-on depth that complex embedded systems demand. Clear communication, documentation you can actually hand to a factory, and senior technical leadership on every engagement — no juniors learning on your project.
Our systematic methodology begins with hardware analysis and constraint mapping, progresses through firmware architecture (bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux), integrates edge AI capabilities where applicable, and extends through manufacturing validation, certification support, and production launch.
- Locations United States · Ukraine
- Core expertise Firmware, embedded Linux, edge AI, hardware design, systems architecture
- Industries Medical devices, security systems, consumer electronics, industrial automation, automotive
Team building & hiring
We provide embedded engineering team augmentation services, helping clients hire and onboard specialized talent for firmware, hardware, and systems development.
Production track record
Delivered firmware, hardware, and tooling for medical device manufacturers, security platform providers, and enterprise IoT clients.
Active in the community
Hands-on with silicon-vendor SDKs and toolchains, contributors to the embedded ecosystem, and mentors to engineering teams we work alongside.
Track record
Medical & Healthcare
Medical motion tracking systems, secure DFU architecture, FDA-compliant firmware, custom production tooling, and CI/CD infrastructure for regulated environments.
Security & Industrial
Ultra-low-power wireless security platforms, internal SDK frameworks, production automation systems, and industrial telemetry solutions.
Consumer & IoT
Smart fitness platforms, BLE wearable devices, connected cycling computers, and consumer IoT product development.
Enterprise Clients
Delivered embedded solutions for medical device manufacturers, security platform providers, consumer electronics companies, and enterprise IoT clients across multiple industries.
Technical capabilities
Embedded Linux
Yocto Project, Buildroot, Bitbake, u-boot, device tree, kernel drivers, system integration, and custom Linux distributions.
MCU & SoC Platforms
STM32, nRF5x/nRF53, ESP32/ESP32-C3, RP2040, i.MX RT1060, Rockchip, Sigmastar, MSP430, CC13xx/CC26xx, EFR32, ATSAM, EFM32.
Edge AI & ML
TinyML, edge inference, model optimization, TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, custom AI accelerators, and edge computing platforms.
Connectivity & Protocols
BLE 5.x, Thread, Matter, LTE-M, Wi-Fi, sub-GHz RF, Ethernet, TCP/IP, MQTT, Protobuf, Modbus, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART.
Hardware & Tools
PCB design (Altium, Diptrace), DFM, ATE software, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power profilers, CI/CD (Docker, CMake, Git).
Contact
Let's talk about your project.
Tell us about your product, your constraints and where you're stuck — whether that's firmware, connectivity, hardware or getting to manufacturing. We'll reply with a straight assessment and a recommended way forward.