Firmware Developer

VE Solutions, Inc.

Independence, OH

Description:

Job Title: C++ Firmware Developer

Location: Maple Heights, Ohio 44137 (In office)

Employment Type: Full Time

Overview

We are seeking a skilled C++ Firmware Engineer with hands-on experience in embedded systems and a strong understanding of vending machine technologies. This role involves developing, maintaining, and optimizing firmware that powers vending machines, including payment systems, inventory tracking, and hardware integration.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware in C++ for vending machine systems
Interface with hardware components such as bill validators, coin mechanisms, card readers, touchscreens, and IoT modules
Implement and debug communication protocols (e.g., MDB, UART, SPI, I2C) commonly used in vending environments
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to ensure seamless integration
Optimize system performance, memory usage, and power consumption
Develop and maintain diagnostic tools and firmware update mechanisms (OTA or wired)
Troubleshoot field issues and provide root cause analysis
Ensure compliance with industry standards and payment security requirements (e.g., PCI, EMV where applicable)

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development using C++
Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal systems
Experience working with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, AVR, PIC)
Familiarity with vending machine protocols such as MDB (Multi-Drop Bus) & DEX
Experience integrating payment systems (cash and cashless)
Proficiency with debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with IoT connectivity (Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth) in embedded devices
Knowledge of Linux-based embedded systems
Familiarity with cloud integration for telemetry and remote management
Experience in low-power design and optimization
Understanding of cybersecurity best practices for embedded systems

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with vending machine management systems (VMS)
Understanding or familiarity with DEX protocol
Understanding or familiarity with MDB communication protocol
Knowledge of telemetry, remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on innovative, real-world embedded systems
Collaborative engineering environment
Career growth and development opportunities

Requirements:

Job Title: C++ Firmware Developer

Location: Maple Heights, Ohio 44137 (In office)

Employment Type: Full Time

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware in C++ for vending machine systems
Interface with hardware components such as bill validators, coin mechanisms, card readers, touchscreens, and IoT modules
Implement and debug communication protocols (e.g., MDB, UART, SPI, I2C) commonly used in vending environments
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to ensure seamless integration
Optimize system performance, memory usage, and power consumption
Develop and maintain diagnostic tools and firmware update mechanisms (OTA or wired)
Troubleshoot field issues and provide root cause analysis
Ensure compliance with industry standards and payment security requirements (e.g., PCI, EMV where applicable)

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development using C++
Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal systems
Experience working with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, AVR, PIC)
Familiarity with vending machine protocols such as MDB (Multi-Drop Bus) & DEX
Experience integrating payment systems (cash and cashless)
Proficiency with debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with IoT connectivity (Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth) in embedded devices
Knowledge of Linux-based embedded systems
Familiarity with cloud integration for telemetry and remote management
Experience in low-power design and optimization
Understanding of cybersecurity best practices for embedded systems

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with vending machine management systems (VMS)
Understanding or familiarity with DEX protocol
Understanding or familiarity with MDB communication protocol
Knowledge of telemetry, remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on innovative, real-world embedded systems
Collaborative engineering environment
Career growth and development opportunities

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