Dynamics Inc. is a start-up that produces and manufactures intelligent powered cards such as advanced payment cards. Focused on introducing fast-cycle innovation to top card issuers, the company's first innovation is the world's first fully programmable magnetic stripe for use in next-generation payment cards. The company is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The team at Dynamics has deep experience in Financial Services, Payments, Consumer Electronics, and Card Based Technologies. The company so far has won DEMO Fall 2010: DEMOgod Award, DEMO Fall 2010: People's Choice, Best of Show at Finovate Fall 2010, and Best Innovation in the personal electronics category at CES 2011.

Join thestart-up team at Dynamics as a key developer of the future of payments and card technology.

Dynamics believes great start-up culture comes from hiring the most talented, team-oriented developers who work well together with our business team to build out the future of payments, today.

Job Description

·         This position will demand a high degree of intellectual curiosity. We are a startup so we are inventing as we go along.

·         You will need to tackle interesting and complex challenges from design through production.

·         We will need you to:

o        Collaborate as one of the best of the best inside of the development team

o        Work with the project team to define requirements and estimate completion times

o        Take lead on the analysis, design,code testing, and implementingour embedded applications

§         Design embedded systems using low power processors

§         Design with ultra-miniature electronic components

§         Integrate software with associated hardware

§         Develop test methods for all aspects of product

§         Contribute to project document reviews, and design/code reviews.

§         Incorporate Architectural Standards into application design specification

o        Assist with developing code, including the following aspects of code development: architecture, implementation, debugging, documentation, and maintenance.

o        Independently design hardware, integrate the software and test major features, as well as work jointly with other team members to deliver complex projects

o        Use agile development processes

o        Go home each day knowing you impact the future of payments and our company

We are looking for:

·         Previous start-up experience

·         Proven ability to:

o        Collaborate inside a team of 3-5+ developers

o        Build efficient electronic circuits

o        Develop new ideas and creative solutions

o        Work successfully in an ambiguous environment

o        Meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload

o        Communicate with colleagues in both business and technical roles

o        Research independently and initiative to learn new skills and keep current with technological developments

o        Manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and drive projects to completion

·         A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations

·         Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

·         Customer focus and professional demeanor

Required Skills and Experience

·         5-8+ years of experience developing embedded products and associated hardware integration

·         3-5+ years of experience focusing on consumer type products

·         3-5+ years of experience in hardware and firmware engineering

·         Strong background in all aspects of product development lifecycle, including project management

·         Experience with MSP430 processor family a plus

Required Education

·         Bachelors in Electronics Engineering or related field OR equivalent experience required

·         MS in appropriate field preferred