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Firmware Developer

Company:
VE Solutions
Location:
Maple Heights, OH
Posted:
October 03, 2026
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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

Bachelor’s 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

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

Bachelor’s 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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