Nethermind
blockchain
Embedded/EdgeEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Embedded / Edge Engineer at Nethermind. Skills: Embedded systems, Edge computing, Hardware integration, Linux. Build edge software. Integrate edge devices”
What You'll Achieve.
Bring the first edge prototype to a stable working state; Connect real devices to the backend; Implement basic telemetry; Implement diagnostics; Implement local fallback behavior; Define the device-side engineering playbook; Company has a reliable edge software layer running in pilot environments; Devices can report status; Devices can receive updates; Devices can expose data; Devices can fail safely; Become a key technical owner of the edge platform
Industry & Context.
Ability to debug real-world device issues
working close to hardware, working with real devices, working with unreliable networks, working with logs, working with diagnostics, working with edge compute, working in field conditions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience with embedded, edge, industrial IoT, robotics, kiosk, POS, vending, or hardware-connected systems, programming ability in C, C++, Rust, Go, Python, or similar, Experience with Linux-based edge devices, Experience with hardware interfaces, networking, sensors, USB, serial communication, GPIO, or related technologies, Ability to debug real-world device issues, Understanding of device identity, logging, updates, connectivity, and remote support, English fluency required, Experience with payment terminals, kiosks, vending machines, industrial devices, retail automation, or connected hardware fleets, Experience with OTA updates, secure provisioning, device management, or fleet monitoring, Experience with embedded Linux, industrial PCs, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, microcontrollers, or similar platforms, Experience with local AI inference, cameras, audio, or sensor processing
What You'll Do.
Integrate edge devices
Implement local state management
Support reliable device-to-cloud communication
Work with backend teams
Help select edge hardware
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with backend teams; Work with AI teams; Work with product teams; Work with field teams
Communication Scope
English fluency
Full Job Description
About Nethermind Nethermind is a blockchain research and software engineering company building high-performance infrastructure, security tooling, and cryptographic systems across the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond. We work closely with protocol teams, L2s, and ZK projects to help design, review, and secure cutting-edge decentralized systems. We are expanding our Team and are looking for an Embedded / Edge Engineer to build the machine-side software layer for connected physical systems. This role is for someone who enjoys working close to hardware, real devices, unreliable networks, logs, diagnostics, edge compute, and field conditions. Responsibilities: - Build edge software for connected machines and automated retail or industrial environments. - Integrate edge devices with sensors, screens, peripherals, connectivity modules, and backend systems. - Implement local state management, diagnostics, logging, and fallback behavior. - Support reliable device-to-cloud communication. - Work with backend, AI, product, and field teams to connect real machines to the platform. - Help select edge hardware, operating systems, device-management patterns, and deployment tooling. - Support prototypes, demos, and early field pilots. - Debug real devices in real operating conditions. Requirements: - Experience with embedded, edge, industrial IoT, robotics, kiosk, POS, vending, or hardware-connected systems. - Strong programming ability in C, C++, Rust, Go, Python, or similar. - Experience with Linux-based edge devices. - Experience with hardware interfaces, networking, sensors, USB, serial communication, GPIO, or related technologies. - Ability to debug real-world device issues. - Understanding of device identity, logging, updates, connectivity, and remote support. - English fluency required. Must Haves: - Experience with payment terminals, kiosks, vending machines, industrial devices, retail automation, or connected hardware fleets. - Experience with OTA updates, secure provisionin
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