Senior Firmware Engineer

Brooklyn, New York, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeSenior$160,000–$190,000 /yrPosted 13 days ago

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Role summary

Pync is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to lead the development of firmware for their AI-powered biometric wearables. This role involves working on low-level embedded systems, wireless communication (BLE), and OTA updates, with a focus on power efficiency and reliability. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in C/C++, embedded systems, RTOS, and low-power hardware, along with the ability to read schematics and collaborate closely with hardware teams. This is a hands-on role with a direct impact on a product aimed at improving pet care through proactive health insights.

Location:

New York City, USA

Employment:

Full-time

Salary Range:

$160K - $190K + Early-stage equity

About the Pync:

Pync builds AI-powered biometric wearables that help pet parents understand their pets like never before. By turning continuous sensor data into actionable health insights, we help shift pet care from reactive treatment to proactive prevention.

We're an early-stage company building at the intersection of AI, hardware, and pet health, and we're looking for a Head of Engineering to help lead the next phase of growth.

About the role:

As Senior Firmware Engineer, you'll own the firmware that powers Pync's biometric wearables — from low-level embedded systems to wireless communication and OTA updates. You'll work at the critical intersection of hardware and software, ensuring our devices are reliable, power-efficient, and production-ready.

This role is perfect for a hands-on firmware engineer who wants their work to have a direct impact on a product that millions of pet parents will depend on every day.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain firmware for Pync's wearable biometric devices
Own BLE and wireless communication stack implementation
Implement and manage OTA update mechanisms
Optimize firmware for low-power operation and battery life
Work closely with hardware engineers on schematic reviews and bring-up
Debug and resolve issues spanning firmware and hardware layers
Contribute to firmware architecture decisions as the product scales

Qualifications:

Loves pets and animals, and wants to help shape the future of pet care together with the team at Pync
5+ years of firmware development experience
Expert in C/C++ with deep embedded systems knowledge
Hands-on experience with RTOS and low-power hardware
Experience with BLE and wireless protocols
Comfortable reading schematics and working closely with hardware teams
Sharp debugger who can diagnose issues across firmware and hardware layers
Experience with OTA update mechanisms and power optimization

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