Software Engineer (R&D)

What we're looking for

At Pi-xcels, our mission is to eliminate paper receipts and empower physical retailers to improve customer experience and retail performance via our e-receipt and analytics platform.

We are looking for a software engineer comfortable with device software engineering to join our software engineering team full-time.

As a Software Engineer in our pre-launched VC-backed startup, you will tackle exciting and meaningful roles of designing, developing and implementing our product and prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time application software for devices running on a range of silicon platforms, mainly ARM/Android based
• Design, maintain, build, integrate and test software components according to the functional and technical design specifications
• Research, design & develop proof of concepts or prototypes
• Contribute ideas for product improvements and iterations
• Apply and advocate relevant up-to-date technologies, tools and practices in Agile software development
• Adhere to high technical standards and good coding practices

Key Qualifications

• Proficiency in at least 2 of the following: C / C++ / Java / Javascript
• Experience in software development for mobile/embedded applications and SDKs (software development kits) for resource-constrained embedded devices running on platforms such as Android, iOS, Linux, RTOS
• Knowledge in communication protocols (ISO/IEC14443, RNDIS, TCP/IP, MQTT, etc.) used in connectivity technologies such as NFC, USB, Bluetooth, WIFI, Ethernet
• Knowledge in security with authentication and authorization management, and encryption techniques
• Experience in Agile software development and have high standards towards high-performance coding practices
• Experience with DevOps, familiar with cloud providers, CI/CD practices, methodical approach towards product development with orientation to source code repos and product lifecycle designs is a bonus
• Experience working with payment devices is a bonus
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English
• Can work independently and enjoy taking initiative
• Have a growth mindset and enjoys joining a fast-evolving company with fast-paced and dynamic startup environments

Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent and higher

Benefits & Compensation

• Open to remote work and/or flexible hours
• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Autonomy to explore various technology areas