Junior Software Engineer, Edge Platform

Laminar (formerly H2Ok Innovations)

• $91K — $121K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Good hands-on Linux experience, including command line and system management.
  • Experience programming in languages like Python, Rust, C++, or Go, with shell scripting skills.
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, DNS, TCP/IP).
  • Familiarity with Git and a methodical approach to debugging.
  • Experience with Docker, virtual machines, systemd is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain Linux services and tools for the edge platform.
  • Automate the setup and configuration of edge computers and servers.
  • Support packaging, testing, and deploying applications with containers.
  • Implement and test industrial communication protocol integrations like Modbus TCP/IP and OPC UA.
  • Contribute to software updates and improve system reliability.
  • Investigate service failures and develop tests to enhance deployment reliability.
  • Support integration and testing of machine learning workloads on edge hardware.

Benefits

  • Direct impact on product and culture.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • 401k plan with employer matching.
  • Equity participation in the company.
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development.
Full Job Description
We9re looking for a driven Software Engineer, Edge Platform to help build the software infrastructure behind Laminar9s edge computing platform. Working closely with our Senior Edge Platform Engineer, you9ll develop Linux-based software, automate system setup, and improve how applications are deployed and managed on edge devices and factory servers. We value engineers who are curious about how systems work, take initiative, and follow problems through to a working solution. You9ll take ownership of well-defined components while building the skills to tackle increasingly complex engineering challenges.

What You Will Do

  • Software Development: Build and maintain Linux services, scripts, and tools supporting our edge platform.


  • System Provisioning: Help automate the setup and configuration of edge computers and factory-deployed servers.


  • Application Deployment: Support packaging, testing, and deployment of applications using containers and virtual machines.


  • Industrial Connectors: Implement and test integrations for the industrial communication protocol our customers use, including Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, CC-Link, and EtherNet/IP. You9ll work through your design with a senior engineer and own the implementation.


  • Platform Reliability: Contribute to software updates, logging, monitoring, and recovery capabilities for deployed systems.


  • Debugging & Testing: Investigate service failures, networking issues, and resource usage. Develop tests that improve reliability across deployment environments.


  • Edge AI Integration: Support the integration and testing of ML inference workloads on edge hardware.


  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with the senior engineer and broader engineering team to deliver features and resolve platform issues.


  • Documentation: Maintain clear setup instructions, technical documentation, and troubleshooting guides.


About You

  • High initiative and strong follow-through. You ask thoughtful questions, seek feedback, and take responsibility for your work.


  • Ability to learn quickly and work successfully in a fast-paced team environment.


  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.


  • Good hands-on Linux experience, including the command line, permissions, processes, services, package management, and logs.


  • Experience programming in a language such as Python, Rust, C++, or Go, and familiarity with shell scripting.


  • Understanding of networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, DNS, ports, and TCP/IP.


  • Familiarity with Git and a methodical approach to testing and debugging.


  • Academic, personal, internship, or professional projects demonstrating your ability to build and troubleshoot working systems.


  • Bachelor9s or higher degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


  • Experience with Docker, virtual machines, systemd, or a personal Linux server is a plus, as is an interest in running ML models locally.


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 Labs9 extensive network of cleantech startups.


Learn How We Think

  • Learn about our startup journey: Our Journey


  • How we9re combating climate change: AI-Powered Climate Tech


  • A customer story: Ben & Jerry9s uses H2Ok9s precision automation to cut time & water usage


$91,000 - $121,000 a year

Our pay ranges are established per Pave Compensation Software. We9re also proud to offer equity in our fast-growing startup and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages among startups at our stage. Laminar pays 100% of the individual health insurance premium for HMO medical, vision, and dental, offers flexible PTO, a $90/month transportation benefit, a $65/month health and wellness benefit, FSA, 12 company-paid holidays, an employer-matching 401(k) (unheard of at this stage!), and Greentown Labs membership, among other valuable resources. (*subject to change)

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 Founder9s ahead of their Founder9s Interview. If you are not local, we can conduct this virtually.

4. Finalists for Full-Time positions will have a Founder9s 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 you9re a perfect fit, we strongly encourage you to apply! If you9re ready to play a key role in scaling a game-changing company that9s transforming the industrial sector and advancing sustainability, we want to hear from you!

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