What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Firmware Engineer position at Cents?
Want to be a part of a team revolutionizing and leading an entire industry with no real competition? The laundry industry is a $40 billion dollar market, and the Cents platform is making it easier for laundromats, dry cleaners, and all garment care businesses to grow, manage, and understand their business. Backed by top-tier investors like Bessemer, Camber Creek, and Tiger Global, Cents is one of the fastest-growing vertical SaaS companies in the USA, and we’re just getting started. Already profitable and growing incredibly quickly each year, we have entered the absolute best stage of being a startup. About CentsCents is a New York-based technology company passionate about transforming the laundry industry and dedicated to enabling new ways of working, earning, and living. Cents is modernizing garment care businesses by providing an all-in-one, business-in-a-box platform to help operators start, manage, and grow their businesses. By building a market-leading SaaS product for this industry, we aim to revolutionize the industry through our suite of software (Cents Point of Sale) and hardware (Pulse, Penny, and Laundroworks) products.Our team is full of passionate technology experts obsessed with supporting and empowering SMBs. We feel the unique responsibility and opportunity we have to elevate an industry. We’re adding great talent to help achieve this mission, and that’s where you come in!About the RoleAs a Firmware Engineer at Cents, you will work alongside a dynamic team of engineers, designers, and industry experts to architect, implement, and maintain complex payment and IoT sensor systems to provide insight and convenience to laundromat operators. We have hundreds of thousands of payment devices across thousands of locations in the US and Canada. You will be treated as an expert within your domain and take on significant responsibility of driving product efforts. You are acutely aware of the tools, technologies, and best practices necessary to deliver a high quality solution to an under-modernized industry.We are open to remote work, but employees must work EST hours. ResponsibilitiesOwnership of firmware/software architecture decisions, development of software scope, and the execution of project plansLead software design discussions; ability to describe and analyze software decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersDevelopment and execution of test suites to ensure system robustness, compliance, and maintainabilityTechnical mentorship of junior engineers, with direct oversight over someContribution to product research, development, and roadmapping discussions to outline software solutions for industry-defined problemsQualificationsBS or greater in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field5 years experience in embedded firmware/software architecture, implementation, and maintenanceExtensive experience implementing embedded software for consumer hardware devicesNotable background programming embedded devices in C/C , Python, Bash, and Java/KotlinExperience working in Kernel and user space.Familiarity with Ubuntu Linux distribution or similarFamiliarity with electrical engineering fundamentals, including strong aptitude for debugging with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMM’s, soldering, etc.)Proficient with source control systems (Git/SVN) and defect tracking systems (JIRA)Comfortable working an an Agile development environmentProficient in reading and understanding electrical schematicsThis role could be a fit for you if you have experience with...Zephyr RTOS and or Android based IoT devicesCryptography: symmetric and asymmetric, encryption/decryption, hashing, signatures, certificates, etc.DevOps strategies and tools for the deployment and maintenance of software systemsAbout UsThere’s a Laundry List of Why You’ll Love Working at Cents!We are leaders - Leadership is not exclusive to the management team, but something everyone at Cents embraces and wants to get better at.We are overachievers - The only true way to predict the future is to build it yourself. No excuses. Give 100% at all times.We are students - We’re not afraid to dig in and uncover the truth, even if it’s scary or inconvenient. Everyone here is continually learning on the job, no matter if we’ve been in a role for one year or one minute.We are committed to diversity and tight knit community - We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.Benefits and PerksWe offer great compensation packages, and comprehensive health benefits, & believe in a strong cohesive team atmosphere. Work from-home office stipend, virtual team events, and access to learning opportunities from our team and network of advisors, and investors are just the starting point.- Competitive salary- Equity- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays- Remote-first with offices in New York City and San Francisco- Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, and disability- 401(k)- Work-from-home and commuter stipends- Laundry reimbursements to support our customers’ businesses- Comprehensive training, learning, and development programming- Access to hundreds of discounts and rewards from renowned vendors including deals on health & wellness, travel, dining, auto insurance, and so much more!Please be aware that all legitimate recruitment communications from Cents will come through our official channels (@trycents.com email domain, our official careers page, or verified phone calls following email introductions). Also please note that we will never ask for money or sensitive financial information.If you are contacted through other means or asked for such details, please assume that the communication is not legitimate. Please forward any such communications to us at concerns@trycents.com and we can confirm this for you.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.