Remote Embedded Software Engineer - Lemon.io — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Highly nomad-friendly: This is a fully remote, part-time role at just 20 hours/week — one of the most travel-compatible arrangements possible. You retain significant freedom to structure your days while meeting client commitments.
Timezone flexibility: The posting does not specify required working hours or a fixed timezone window, though client calls are mentioned. Expect some overlap with US and/or European business hours. Nomads in Lisbon (GMT+1) or Medellín (GMT-5) are well-positioned for US/EU overlap. Those in Bangkok (GMT+7) may face early-morning call windows but can otherwise work asynchronously.
Geographic eligibility: Lemon.io explicitly accepts developers from 75+ countries — covering Europe, LATAM, most of North America, key APAC countries, and parts of Africa. This is one of the broadest geographic coverages available.
- Lisbon: ~$1,500–2,000/mo living costs — part-time income could comfortably cover expenses depending on rate
- Bangkok: ~$900–1,400/mo — very viable even at a moderate part-time contract rate
- Medellín: ~$800–1,200/mo — excellent value for a senior contractor earning USD or EUR
No travel perks are explicitly mentioned, but the part-time nature leaves room to pursue coworking memberships or travel on your own terms. Visa-wise, most eligible countries offer tourist visa stays of 30–90 days — sufficient for project-based nomad rotations.
Are you a talented Senior Embedded Software Engineer looking for a remote job where you can showcase your skills and earn competitive compensation? Look no further than Lemon.io — a marketplace that connects you with hand-picked startups in the US and Europe.
We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for our client. The client is a technology-driven business focused on developing and commercializing embedded camera hardware with advanced AI and computer vision capabilities. The company is transitioning from MVP to full-scale product launch and aims to scale its engineering capacity rapidly.
Involvement: Part-time, 20 hours/week
Requirements:
- 6+ years of experience as an Embedded Software Engineer
- 3+ years of experience with C++
- 3+ years of experience with Embedded Linux
- Computer Vision experience is a must
- Experience with JavaScript, OpenCV, and CSS is a plus
- Clear and effective communication in English — advanced ability to discuss business tasks, justify decisions, and communicate issues. Good self-presentation is also essential for upcoming client calls.
- Adaptability and flexibility — the ability to onboard onto a project promptly after accepting it and start delivering results quickly.
Not your tech stack?
Lemon.io places Senior Developers (4+ years commercial experience) across a wide range of specializations, including: AI Agent Architecture, AI Automation Architecture, AI Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Engineering, React & Python, React & Golang, Golang, React & Java, React & Ruby, Ruby, PHP & Vue, Vue & Node.js, React & .NET, Android & iOS, iOS & Swift, Flutter & Firebase, Solutions Engineer, Blockchain (Ethereum/Ethers.js/Wagmi/Viem/Solana), Angular & Node.js, Vue & .NET, Python & Vue, DevOps, MLOps, Data Science, Angular & PHP, Angular & .NET, Symfony & React, Symfony & Vue, Symfony & Angular, Python, Symfony & JavaScript, Next.js & TypeScript, Data Analysis, React & PHP, Data Engineering, Project Management, Product Management, QA Automation, QA Manual, React Native & Node, React Native & React, React Native & Ruby, React Native & Python, WordPress, Android, Data Annotation, Angular, Python & Node, React & Node.js, Java & Spring, Svelte & Python, Svelte & Node.js, Svelte & TypeScript, Rust, Shopify & JavaScript, Vue & Nuxt, PHP & Laravel, UI/UX Design, Animation, Graphic Design, React & Node & React Native, .NET & C#, Electron, Scala, C++, Unreal Engine & C++, Python & LLM, Unity, Machine Learning Engineering, and more. Reach out and Lemon.io will match you.
Lemon.io works with developers from 75+ countries across Europe, Latin America, North America (the U.S. and Canada), selected countries in Asia (Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Israel), Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea), and Africa (including Morocco and South Africa).
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