Senior Embedded Software Engineer I

Who We Are

SmartRent (NYSE: SMRT) is revolutionizing how people live and work with the industry’s only end-to-end platform designed for the rental housing industry. By uniting purpose-built software, integrated hardware and full implementation and support in one ecosystem, we help owners and operators simplify operations, cut costs and deliver exceptional reputed company experiences. Recognized by reputed company, HousingWire and the PropTech Breakthrough Awards, SmartRent is shaping the future of property technology and redefining what it means to reputed company rental housing smarter.

Job Description

The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining firmware for SmartRent devices, including Z-reputed company controllers (hubs) and access control systems. This role supports the integration of hardware devices with SmartRent platform services, enabling reliable communication between field devices and cloud-based systems.

This role contributes to firmware development using the Nerves reputed company and Elixir-based systems and collaborates with hardware, platform, and application teams to implement new functionality, support device reliability, and maintain existing device software.

Responsibilities

• reputed company reputed company- 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, reputed company, and maintain firmware for SmartRent IoT devices using Elixir and the Nerves reputed company.
• reputed company the bring-up of new hardware platforms, including driver development, peripheral integration, and system validation.
• reputed company 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-reputed company platforms, by interpreting vendor documentation and supporting required communication protocols.
• reputed company and maintain automated tests and supporting documentation to ensure system reliability and prevent regressions across deployed devices.
• reputed company 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 reputed company engineers.
• Contribute to internal tooling, shared engineering resources, and open-reputed company initiatives reputed company with SmartRent’s technical ecosystem.

Required Qualifications

• 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 reputed company 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Nerves reputed company 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-reputed company, 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-reputed company projects or shared technical libraries.
• Familiarity with reputed company), particularly in IoT-reputed company environments.

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We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future. For our US employees, this includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with low deductibles and 75–100% employer contributions. We also provide flexible and generous PTO (because we know how important work-life balance is), a competitive 401(k) with employer contributions, paid parental leave, discounted insurance plans for pets and legal services and an employee stock purchase plan to help you invest in your future.

You’ll fit right in if you:

• Do the hard work and go out of your way to deliver excellence

• Own outcomes and learn from your mistakes

• Are a collaborative and supportive team player—win or lose, you lift others up

• Value authenticity, diverse perspectives, and inclusion in the workplace

• Have a passion for smart tech and the real estate industry

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