Edge Device Applications Engineer

Somerville, MA

Software

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At Laminar, we're leading the charge in physical AI, reshaping process industrials and manufacturing to drive operational efficiency and sustainability for our world’s most foundational industries. Powered by our Laminar AI Co-pilot models and state-of-the-art sensors, our solutions optimize facility performance across various processes, including process manufacturing, production, water management, energy reduction, and waste minimization. Based at Greentown Labs, North America's premier cleantech innovation community, we're a woman-founded startup backed by renowned investors like Greycroft, Construct Capital, 2048 Ventures, and Flybridge Capital. Our groundbreaking technologies have earned accolades and adoption from industry giants like Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, ABinBev, PepsiCo, Danone, T. Marzetti, and more. We're committed to unlocking untapped data for our customers, empowering them to gain a competitive edge and create Industry 4.0.

Transforming our most foundational sectors of society is hard. Very hard. But we’re building an empire. And empire building is not easy. It’s deeply fulfilling, and you will learn and grow tremendously while driving sustainable impact globally with some of the largest players that make everything we eat, use, and wear. Our culture is to foster extraordinary growth within our teammates. We believe in autonomy, ownership, empowerment, demanding excellence, being mission-driven. We believe in creativity, authenticity, and extraordinary growth. We’re looking for relentless, ambitious, creative, and exceptional people to join our team and build the factory of the future.

As our company grows and scales, we’re looking for an exceptional Edge Device Applications Engineer to join our engineering team and help scale the core IoT technology behind Laminar's platform. Since we are a small team, we’re constantly picking up new challenges and really value engineers who can spot a problem and just get it done. You’ll play a key role in deploying and supporting our sensing and edge compute systems in the field, while also writing the software that powers them. This is a unique opportunity to shape how critical industrial data is captured and used in real-time—while driving measurable impact on sustainability, water conservation, and energy efficiency at global scale. We’re looking for hands-on builders who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving tough technical problems, and want their work to have lasting real-world impact.

What You Will Do

Own Deployments — Lead the setup, provisioning, and troubleshooting of H2Ok edge devices during customer rollouts, ensuring rock-solid connectivity from the factory floor to the cloud.
Bridge IT & OT — Build integrations with customer PLCs and automation systems using Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, and other industrial protocols — enabling two-way data flow that powers our recommendations.
Engineer the Edge — Develop and maintain firmware and applications for Linux-based gateways and embedded devices in Python and C/C++
Integrate Sensors — Use C to integrate new sensors into our sensor platform, implementing drivers and communication protocols so devices can interface reliably with our gateway.
Strengthen the Platform — Improve Linux-based services for networking, security, and OTA updates, increasing the reliability and scalability of our deployments.
Partner with Customers — Work directly with plant engineers, IT, and OT teams to ensure successful integration and long-term operability of our systems.
Scale What Works — Create automation scripts, diagnostic tools, and playbooks to streamline deployments across hundreds of facilities worldwide.

About You

Strong experience in embedded systems development (Python and C/C++) and Linux system engineering.
Skilled in Python or Bash for scripting, deployment automation, and troubleshooting.
Familiar with industrial automation protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Profinet, etc.).
Comfortable configuring Linux networking, firewalls, and security services.
Hands-on engineer who thrives equally in the lab and on the plant floor.
Ability to travel 30% of the time Strong communicator with customer-facing confidence, able to translate technical details into practical solutions.
Motivated by impact: you want to see your work directly improve how global factories operate.
Possess a valid Driver's License

Benefits

Direct impact on product and culture.
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Transportation benefit, Health and Wellness benefit, and more.
401k plan with employer matching
Equity
Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
Opportunities for growth and professional development.
Access to Greentown Labs' extensive network of cleantech startups.

Learn How We Think

Learn about our startup journey: Our Journey
How we're combating climate change: AI-Powered Climate Tech
A customer story: Ben & Jerry's uses H2Ok's precision automation to cut time & water usage

Why Laminar?

Why You'll Love it Here

A front-row seat at Greentown Labs, North America's largest cleantech innovation hub, in a Somerville neighborhood ranked one of the coolest in the world
Real recognition: 2026 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Gold 2026 Edison Award, Unilever Startup of the Year, Innovator Awards by both Coca-Cola and ABInBev, and more
A team that celebrates together from rooftop lunches, ping pong matches, Lunch & Learns, and regular team events
Competitive salary, equity, and a 401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision coverage, plus short- and long-term disability and life insurance
Flexible time off and 12 company-paid holidays
A conference and learning budget to keep growing your craft
Greentown Labs membership and a transportation benefit for your commute

Our Interview Process

1. Phone screen with Laminar Head of Ops or Recruiter (15-20 minutes)

2. Intro call with Hiring Manager (30 minutes)

3. On-site interview, including short tour of GTL, overview of tech, and interview/presentation with the Hiring Manager and a few team members. Depending on the role, a skills exercise that should take no longer than an hour to prep, would be sent ahead of time. We record your skills exercise to share with any team members who could not join the interview and/or with Founder's ahead of their Founder's Interview. If you are not local, we can conduct this virtually.

4. Finalists for Full-Time positions will have a Founder’s Interview in-person

Final steps:

Two professional references are requested, ideally one from your current organization and one who served as your Manager

If an Offer Letter is extended, a Background check is conducted

A recent study from LinkedIn showed that most women apply to jobs only when they meet 100% of the requirements, whereas men will hit the apply button if they hit 60%. Laminar (formerly H2Ok) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. So, to the women and nonbinary folks out there feeling unsure if you're a perfect fit, we strongly encourage you to apply! If you're ready to play a key role in scaling a game-changing company that’s transforming the industrial sector and advancing sustainability, we want to hear from you!

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