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# Founding (Equity) Embedded Systems & Edge AI Engineer (Active TS/SCI Required)

- **Company:** Velox, Llc
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Arduino, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Device Drivers, Github, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Raspberry Pi, Software Application Programming, Kaggle, Build Management, HuggingFace, Free and Open-Source Software
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=57244595a7e0d8d6

## About the Role

* Embedded & Linux Specialist: You know kernel configurations, package dependencies, board support packages (BSPs), and low-level system design like the back of your hand.
 * Hands-on Tinkerer: You don't just write code for a paycheck. You have a homelab, a GitHub full of passion projects, and love getting your hands dirty with embedded hardware (Arduino, Jetson, Raspberry Pi).
 * Polyglot Developer: Strong with C/C++, Python, and Bash scripting.
 * Open-Source Native: You actively track repos on GitHub, HuggingFace, and Kaggle. Bonus points if you contribute to open-source projects.
 * Self-Reliant: You don't need step-by-step instructions. You see a technical challenge, research potential tools, and hack together an operational capability.

## Description

* Do you have experience configuring and building applications in Linux with some familiarity in the design and implementation of embedded systems?
 * Do you have familiarity with troubleshooting low-level Linux issues including compatibility between specific Linux kernels and hardware drivers.
 * Do you have awareness of latest open-source software being leveraged to build and deploy AI/ML capabilities. Bonus for those that are open-source contributors.

Security clearance:

 * Top Secret (Required)


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