Senior Embedded Software Engineer

SmartRent is revolutionizing how people live and work with a platform designed for the rental housing industry. The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining firmware for SmartRent devices, enabling reliable communication between field devices and cloud-based systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead medium- to large-scale development efforts across the embedded stack, from firmware through device interfaces, operating with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for SmartRent IoT devices using Elixir and the Nerves framework
• Lead the bring-up of new hardware platforms, including driver development, peripheral integration, and system validation
• Develop and maintain device-local user interfaces running on embedded hardware using technologies such as Phoenix, Flutter, and gRPC
• Integrate third-party systems, including HVAC, access control, and Z-Wave platforms, by interpreting vendor documentation and supporting required communication protocols
• Develop and maintain automated tests and supporting documentation to ensure system reliability and prevent regressions across deployed devices
• Develop project timelines, manage deliverables against defined milestones, and communicate risks, dependencies, and requirement changes proactively
• Support team development through code reviews, technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentorship of less experienced engineers
• Contribute to internal tooling, shared engineering resources, and open-source initiatives aligned with SmartRent’s technical ecosystem

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on software development experience
• Proficiency in Elixir or Erlang/OTP, with working knowledge of the BEAM runtime, or demonstrated ability to learn and apply functional programming concepts
• Experience with, or demonstrated interest in, embedded Linux systems development
• Working knowledge of Linux internals, including device trees, kernel configuration, system boot processes, and shell tooling
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects from design through deployment with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new tools, languages, and technologies as required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Experience with the Nerves framework or embedded Elixir development
• Experience with Phoenix, LiveView, or other Elixir-based web frameworks
• Working knowledge of C/C++ for hardware-adjacent development or driver support
• Familiarity with IoT communication protocols, such as MQTT, Z-Wave, or BLE
• Exposure to HVAC or building automation systems
• Experience integrating access control systems or similar hardware-based platforms
• Ability to read and interpret hardware datasheets and schematics at a foundational level
• Experience contributing to open-source projects or shared technical libraries
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), particularly in IoT-related environments