Edge AI Systems Engineer

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Special Notice: This position is NOT contingent upon awarding of a project or needing a funding source. This is full-time employment with webAI. About Us: webAI is pioneering the future of artificial intelligence by establishing the first distributed AI infrastructure dedicated to personalized AI. We recognize the evolving demands of a data-driven society for scalability and flexibility, and we firmly believe that the future of AI lies in distributed processing at the edge, bringing computation closer to the source of data generation. Our mission is to build a future where a company's valuable data and intellectual property remain entirely private, enabling the deployment of large-scale AI models directly on standard consumer hardware without compromising the information embedded within those models. We are developing an end-to-end platform that is secure, scalable, and fully under the control of our users, empowering enterprises with AI that understands their unique business. We are a team driven by truth, ownership, tenacity, and humility, and we seek individuals who resonate with these core values and are passionate about shaping the next generation of AI. About the Role: We are seeking an Edge AI Systems Engineer to support our Public Sector initiatives focused on building and optimizing production ready AI systems for secure and distributed environments. This role sits at the intersection of real-world tactical hardware, machine learning, signals processing, and multisensor engineering, translating them into autonomous field deployment. You will be responsible for deploying and prototyping AI models into embedded hardware systems for government edge environments in restricted and/or disconnected environments. The ideal candidate will be based in Austin, Texas and able to work primarily in person. However, for exceptionally qualified candidates, the Company may, in its sole discretion, consider applicants located in the Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia area or, on a case-by-case basis, candidates who are fully remote. Qualified candidates who are not based in Austin, Texas may be asked to travel to our Austin, Texas headquarters. Responsibilities: - Coordinate with AI and Network Software Engineers to design low-latency multi-node communication frameworks in restricted and/or disconnected environments. - Quantize, compile, and deploy real-time multi-agent pipelines for readiness across diverse edge architectures. - Develop algorithms for asynchronous multimodal data fusion, tracking, and signal processing. - Architect and maintain high-fidelity Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation environments to test autonomy algorithms. - Lead physical assembly, system calibration, and ruggedized field-testing of multi-node prototypes in unstructured environments. Qualifications: - Active US Security clearance - 6+ years of professional experience in RF and networking architecture, tactical radio systems, physical bench-test simulation environments, and distributed middleware. - Hands-on experience with at least two of the following: embedded & edge AI systems, computer vision, signal processing, multimedia pipelines, custom hardware integration. - Strong understanding of physical SWaP-C optimization, network partitioning, multi-stream ingestion and cross-platform development across x86 and Jetson/ARM64. - Demonstrated expertise in Python, C++, deep fluency in Linux. - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience/military service. Advanced field experience is heavily preferred. Preferred Skills: - Experience developing, testing, or deploying autonomous software on tactical military or defense systems and open architecture standards. - Proven experience conducting field validation, site calibration, or operational testing of edge networks and ruggedized hardware in civilian commercial or tactical defense environments. We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following: - Truth - Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision. - Ownership - Taking full responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients. - Tenacity - Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement. - Humility - Maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others. Benefits: We strive to provide competitive benefits to all employees. The benefits listed in this posting generally apply to U.S.-based employees. For employees hired outside the United States, benefits may vary based on local law, country-specific requirements, and the employment platform or entity through which the employee is hired. - Competitive salary - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package - 401(k) match (U.S.-based employees only) - $200/month Health & Wellness stipend - Continuing Education support - $500/year Function Health subscription (U.S.-based employees only) - Free parking for in-office employees - Flexible Time Off (FTO) - Parental leave for eligible employees - Supplemental life insurance webAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of webAI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.