Lead Embedded Linux & OS Engineer (Jetson, AOSP, OTA)

Lead Embedded Linux & OS Engineer (Next-Gen AI Hardware)

We are building a new category of intelligent hardware from first principles. This requires an operating system that is fast, efficient, and built for purpose- not a generic, bloated derivative.

This is not a standard embedded role. We're looking for a hardcore engineer to build and own the core OS from bare metal up. You will be responsible for the foundation of everything we build, at the intersection of custom silicon, AI, and the user experience. If you are disgusted by inefficiency and want to build something that actually works, this is for you.

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What You'll Own:

You will have end-to-end ownership of the operating system. Your responsibilities are not just to execute tasks, but to deliver outcomes.

• Architect & Ship a Custom OS:

   Design, build, and maintain a lightweight, high-performance Linux-based OS for our ARM-based hardware (NVIDIA Jetson, etc.).

• Own the Full Stack:

   You are responsible for the bootloader (U-Boot), kernel, device trees, driver integration, and the entire board bring-up process.

• Build a Bulletproof OTA System:

   Design and implement a secure, reliable, and scalable Over-the-Air update infrastructure with A/B partitioning and seamless rollbacks. This must not fail.

• Optimize for Performance:

   Eliminate system bloat and optimize the entire stack for low-latency hardware I/O (display, audio, mics) and on-device AI inference.

• Develop Core Tooling:

   Build the build systems (Yocto/Debian), flashing tools, and diagnostic frameworks that the entire engineering team will depend on to move fast.

Who You Are:

We care more about your ability to deliver results than your credentials. We are looking for evidence of exceptional talent.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A demonstrated history of shipping commercial products running on a custom embedded Linux OS.
• Expertise in Linux internals, U-Boot, writing device trees from datasheets, and low-level board bring-up.
• Experience building and managing OTA update systems (Mender, RAUC, SWUpdate, etc.) in a production environment.
• Strong proficiency in C, C++, and Shell scripting for system-level development and automation.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points):

• Experience building systems from the ground up at a startup or in a "zero-to-one" product team.
• Familiarity with the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), NVIDIA's JetPack SDK, or other complex embedded platforms.
• A history of optimizing systems for on-device AI runtimes (TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, etc.).
• You've built your own tools, automated complex workflows, or have a GitHub profile that showcases your ability to solve hard problems.

The Opportunity:

• Extreme Ownership:

   This is not a cog-in-a-machine role. You will have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.

• Build from Day 1:

   Architect a foundational product that will be deployed at a massive scale.

• Work with an Elite Team:

   We are hiring only A-players who are obsessed with building great things.

• Meaningful Stake:

   Compensation is fully negotiable and includes access to a significant ESOP pool. We want you to own a piece of what you build.

To Apply:

careers@vusictechnologies.com

Tell us a bit about you, but skip the fluff:

1. Show us what you’ve built.

   Share your GitHub, portfolio, or anything that reflects real work. We care more about what you’ve done than what you’ve said.

2. What’s the hardest technical problem you’ve ever solved?

   Don’t tell us what your team did tell us what you did. What made it hard? What did you learn?

3. Have you ever fixed or built something no one asked you to but it made a big difference?

   What was broken or missing? Why did you decide to do something about it?

4. Tell us about a time you shipped something that was considered “done,” but you weren’t happy with it.

   Why weren’t you satisfied? What would you do differently today?

5. When have you broken a “best practice” because it was wrong for the situation?

   What was the dogma? How did you think through it? What happened?

6. Attach your resume.

   We’ll read it but your answers above matter more.

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