[Remote] Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer (IoT) - Contractor

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Very is a fully distributed technology firm that specializes in creating efficient, scalable solutions for various clients.

They are seeking a Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer with extensive experience in embedded development to take ownership of firmware development across the full device lifecycle for connected devices.

Responsibilities Developing production-grade firmware for connected devices from bring-up through production deployment and ongoing maintenance Owning firmware development across the full device lifecycle, including schematic review, board bring-up, driver integration, OTA updates, and certification readiness Participating in hardware debugging and validation using tools such as JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, and protocol sniffers to diagnose low-level issues across firmware, hardware, and network layers Collaborating closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready devices Debugging complex, real-world interoperability issues across Matter ecosystems (Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa), requiring deep protocol-level understanding and hands-on problem solving Skills 10+ years professional embedded/firmware engineering in C/C++ Significant experience with either Espressif ESP32 platforms using ESP-IDF, or Nordic nRF-series platforms using nRF Connect SDK including RTOS-based development, OTA update mechanisms, low-level driver integration (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, GPIO), and production firmware deployment Direct, demonstrable experience developing connected-device firmware on modern wireless platforms such as ESP32 or Nordic nRF-series devices, including Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi, Thread, Zigbee, Matter, or related connectivity technologies Hands-on experience with wireless communication stacks such as BLE, Wi-Fi, Thread (802.15.4), Zigbee, or Matter at the firmware level Experience debugging protocol-level communication issues, wireless connectivity problems, device provisioning flows, and interoperability challenges in connected-device ecosystems Familiarity with embedded security concepts such as secure boot, flash encryption, key management, device attestation, and secure firmware updates Comfortable reading specs (Matter, Thread, 802.15.4) and translating them into working firmware Must reside in Colombia Must be authorized to work without sponsorship on a permanent basis Experience with Matter protocol implementation Contributions to open-source Matter, ESP-IDF, or nRF Connect SDK projects Experience taking a Matter device through CSA certification Background in adjacent protocols — Zigbee, Z-Wave, BLE Mesh — demonstrating breadth across the connected device landscape History of working in a consultancy or product development firm where they've shipped across multiple product lines, not just one internal product Comfort with hardware debug toolchains — JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, protocol sniffers Experience standing up CI/CD for firmware builds and automated test harnesses Benefits Remote Independent contractor engagement Expected commitment 30–40 hours per week Company Overview Very is an IoT technology firm led by a team of expert problem-solvers It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees.

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