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

Location:	Mohali, Punjab (In-Office).
Experience:	5 -7 years
Compensation:	Fully negotiable based on expertise
Equity:	Core team ESOP access available for exceptional candidates
Start Date:	Immediate

About the Role

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.

Top engineering talent is often motivated by meaningful challenges and the opportunity to make a significant impact. This role is positioned to attract such individuals by emphasizing the creation of a new platform from the ground up.

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. Senior engineers seek roles where they can take ownership of significant projects and influence the company's technical direction.

• 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. While this is an OS-focused role, you must be comfortable reading a schematic and using a logic analyzer to debug low-level issues during board bring-up.

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.).

• A GitHub profile that showcases your ability to solve hard problems.

The Opportunity

Offering competitive compensation, professional growth, and a positive work environment are key strategies for attracting top engineers.

• 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.

To Apply:

To begin the process, please email careers@vusictechnologies.com with:

1. Your resume.

2. A link to your GitHub, portfolio, or anything that reflects your best work.

Candidates who move forward in the process will be asked to answer a few short questions designed to explore how you think. We value this conversation much more than a traditional cover letter.