Hardware & Product Developer
CrowdSync
New York, NYFresher3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- Circuit designEmbedded systemsTroubleshooting
- Work
- On-site in New York
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting21%Embedded systems2%of 42 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
CrowdSync builds controllable LED wearables and live activations that integrate crowds into the show. These wearables sync to music, lighting cues, and live moments, transforming thousands of people into a choreographed light show. The company works with major artists and events, shipping hardware at scale.
About the Role
CrowdSync is seeking a Hardware & Product Developer to manage products from concept to mass production.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new products, taking wearables and event activations from concept through mass production.
- Improve cost, reliability, performance, and manufacturability of existing products.
- Manage overseas manufacturing partners, ensuring production schedules and specifications are met.
- Design PCBs and firmware, leveraging modern AI-assisted coding and design tools.
- Handle various tasks including board bring-up, DFM reviews, RF link troubleshooting, and debugging production batches.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Hands-on hardware experience in PCB design and embedded firmware.
- Experience working with overseas factories, specifically in China and Shenzhen, including communicating specifications, managing tooling, quality control, and overcoming time zone/language barriers.
- Comfort using AI-assisted workflows for firmware and PCB development.
- Strong bias toward action, preferring to ship, learn, and iterate.
- Ability to manage a full workload and self-direct in a small team environment.
Qualifications
- Experience in PCB design and embedded firmware.
- Experience working with overseas factories (China, Shenzhen).
- Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows for firmware and PCB development.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work autonomously.
Nice to have:
- RF / wireless experience (sub-GHz, BLE).
- LED driver, low-power, and battery design.
- DMX or live-event / lighting-production background.
- Experience with product certification (FCC/CE) and mass production.