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Lead Edge AI Engineer

AI EngineerMachine Learning EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50Since 2021H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

61 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglishDistributed SystemsPythonRustGo

Job Description

• Architect and prototype edge-AI pipelines enabling local training, inference, and cross-device collaboration. • Build developer-friendly APIs and SDKs that abstract distributed complexity into efficient, elegant experiences. • Optimize performance across constrained and diverse hardware—including GPUs, NPUs, and embedded accelerators. • Integrate edge-first data flows with privacy-preserving and verifiable computation frameworks. • Collaborate with product, research, and infrastructure teams to shape the developer experience for edge-native AI. • Mentor engineers and help build a culture focused on precision, performance, and trust.

Job Requirements

  • Deep experience in AI/ML systems and model deployment in real-world edge environments.
  • Strong proficiency in Rust, Go, C++, or Python.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems, federated learning, or privacy-preserving AI.
  • Understanding of edge compute hardware and runtime constraints.
  • Experience in a startup or scale-up environment.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex distributed or AI systems end-to-end.
  • Curiosity for verifiable computing, zero-trust architectures, and data-centric AI design.
  • A first-principles mindset—you care about building foundational systems that last decades.

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