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Senior Firmware Engineer

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Very is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and maintain production-grade firmware for ESP32-based connected devices across the full device lifecycle. You will work hands-on from schematic review and board bring-up through driver integration, BLE/Wi-Fi connectivity, OTA updates, cloud communication, and certification readiness. Requires 5–8 years of embedded/firmware engineering experience in C/C++ with significant ESP32/ESP-IDF expertise and connected-device development.

Key Highlights
Dedicated to a single project to promote focus and minimize context switching
Work across the full device lifecycle from bring-up through production deployment and ongoing maintenance
Collaborate with hardware engineers, contract manufacturers, and cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready devices
Base compensation of $135,000 USD with up to 10% annual performance bonus
Fully remote position for continental US residents with no visa sponsorship
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain production firmware for ESP32-based connected devices using ESP-IDF
Bring up new hardware and integrate drivers for sensors, actuators, LEDs, and other peripherals
Implement BLE provisioning, Wi-Fi connectivity, and secure cloud communication with AWS IoT Core over MQTT
Build and maintain reliable OTA update mechanisms, including rollback and staged rollouts
Debug and resolve issues across firmware, hardware, wireless, and cloud layers
Partner with hardware engineers and contract manufacturers on factory flashing, device provisioning, and production readiness
Support certification (e.g., FCC) and hardware build phases (EVT/DVT/PVT)
Collaborate with mobile and backend teams on device data models, telemetry, and device-to-cloud interfaces
Contribute to firmware CI/CD, test tooling, and technical documentation
Technical Skills Required
Embedded Firmware Development C/C++ ESP32/ESP-IDF
Benefits & Perks
401(k) match
$200/month cell phone + internet stipend
$600/year home office stipend
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave (95th percentile in the U.S.)
Professional development stipend
Loaned MacBook Pro
Annual team retreat
Up to 10% annual performance bonus
Nice to Have
Contributions to open-source ESP-IDF or nRF Connect SDK project
Background in Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave, BLE Mesh protocols
Experience with Nordic nRF-series platforms using nRF Connect SDK
Experience with embedded security concepts such as secure boot, flash encryption, key management, device attestation
Experience with JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, protocol sniffers
Experience standing up CI/CD for firmware builds and automated test harnesses
Familiarity with Protocol Buffers or similar serialization formats
Python scripting for test tooling and device automation

Job Description

Very is a fully distributed technology firm led by expert problem-solvers who create efficient, scalable solutions that move commercial, industrial, and consumer products from pilot to production in record time.

We believe that real innovation happens in the grind — working shoulder to shoulder with clients who are building the future. Our team thrives on that energy. When we’re not helping clients deliver business-critical outcomes, we’re refining our craft and celebrating what it means to do hard things well.

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