C++ Firmware Developer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in embedded firmware development using C++.
- Strong understanding of real-time operating systems or bare-metal systems.
- Experience working with microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex-M, AVR, or PIC.
- Familiarity with vending machine protocols such as MDB (Multi-Drop Bus) and DEX.
- Experience integrating cash and cashless payment systems.
- Proficiency with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
- Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware in C++ for vending machine systems.
- Interface with hardware components such as bill validators, coin mechanisms, card readers, touchscreens, and IoT modules.
- Implement and debug communication protocols such as MDB, UART, SPI, and I2C used in vending environments.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to ensure seamless integration.
- Optimize system performance, memory usage, and power consumption.
- Develop and maintain diagnostic tools and firmware update mechanisms, either over the air or wired.
- Troubleshoot field issues and provide root cause analysis.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and payment security requirements such as PCI and, where applicable, EMV.
- Experience with IoT connectivity such as Wi-Fi, LTE, or Bluetooth in embedded devices.
- Knowledge of Linux-based embedded systems.
- Familiarity with cloud integration for telemetry and remote management.
- Experience in low-power design and optimization.
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices for embedded systems.
- Experience with vending machine management systems.
- Understanding or familiarity with the DEX protocol.
- Understanding or familiarity with the MDB communication protocol.
- Knowledge of telemetry, remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance.
About the company
VE Solutions Group provides vending solutions by combining traditional vending methods with modern innovations, offering a comprehensive service that covers a range of classic machines, new concepts, and partnerships. Their product approach centers on supplying and integrating vending equipment and solutions drawn from both old parts and new partnerships to tailor systems for clients. This makes them stand out by positioning themselves as a single, all-encompassing vending solution for customers, rather than a narrow product line. The goal is to be the go-to one-stop vending solution provider that bridges timeless traditions with current innovations.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
Founded
1959
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VE Solutions said 2026-08-24 relocation reflects multiyear double-digit growth.
- The 2023-05-15 rebrand broadened the addressable market beyond vending into emerging verticals.
- A 2023 kiosk platform rollout added V3 and M2 models with cashless payments.
What critics are saying
- Private-company opacity blocks investors from seeing margins, churn, and cash burn.
- The 2026-08-24 headquarters move to Maple Heights adds execution risk across 70 relocated employees.
- Workplace breakroom demand can vanish fast; a 2026 office contraction leaves VE Solutions stranded.
What makes VE Solutions Group unique
- VE Solutions rebranded from Vendors Exchange International on 2023-05-15, pairing hardware with micro markets.
- Its 2026-08-24 blog still emphasizes remanufacturing, kiosks, and unattended-retail controls, not pure software.
- OptConnect partnership gives VE Solutions managed connectivity for connected kiosks and machines.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget