UnimatchLab

Firmware Engineer for build and integration

In short

Lead-level embedded Linux / firmware engineer role building and owning the firmware build system for an ARM-based AI companion device for kids, at a San Francisco AI venture builder. Requires 7+ years of embedded Linux/firmware experience with Yocto/Buildroot, BSP integration, C/C++, and shipped consumer/IoT products. Fully remote, B2B contract paid in USDT, Europe preferred but not required.

О компании
Unimatch Lab is an AI-agent-run venture builder from San Francisco with seven products across Future of Work, Longevity, Kids Universe, and Education. Neybo is an AI companion device for kids.
Задачи
•Build and maintain embedded Linux firmware for an ARM-based consumer device, including the custom kernel, device tree, bootloader, root filesystem, and Linux distribution
•Integrate software from hardware component vendors into a coherent, testable firmware build
•Own the build system and CI, including stable builds, versioning, artifact management, and the update path after launch
•Set up and maintain cross-compilation toolchains and BSP integration for the target ARM SoC
•Support hardware validation, production image flashing, factory test hooks, debugging tools, and issue triage with the hardware team
•Optimize overall system performance, including CPU and DRAM clocks, throttling, and scheduling
•Coordinate with driver and application engineers to align subsystem interfaces and maintain image stability
Требования
•7+ years in embedded Linux or firmware engineering, including at least one or two consumer or IoT products shipped with end-to-end ownership of build and integration
•Hands-on experience with embedded Linux on ARM, including kernel configuration, device tree, bootloader, and root filesystem builds
•Experience with Yocto or Buildroot and vendor BSPs/SDKs for ARM SoCs
•Strong C/C++ and shell/Python scripting skills for build tooling, integration testing, and automation
•Experience integrating software from multiple hardware modules into a stable image
•Experience building and supporting images for factory flashing, production test procedures, and field debugging on real hardware
•Experience with firmware builds and CI, reproducible builds, artifact versioning, and post-launch OTA or manual updates
•Knowledge of secure firmware development, security hardening, and CVE testing procedures
•Ability to read schematics and datasheets and work directly with hardware engineers
•Portfolio of repositories, binaries, or case studies showing firmware builds owned, including the target platform, build system, and shipped product
•English B2+
Будет плюсом
•Smart devices, wearables, or consumer IoT hardware
•Wi-Fi/BLE bring-up, pairing, and reconnect behavior on constrained hardware
•OTA updates with rollback and A/B or safe-fail behavior
•Secure boot, image signing, or manufacturing provisioning flows
•Startup, venture studio, or 0-to-1 hardware product experience
Условия
•Paid in USDT
•B2B contract; sync windows by agreement (CET and other zones as needed)
•Europe preferred (not a strict requirement)
•Work with top venture funds from Silicon Valley and a strong professional team
•Portfolio of AI products in production; regular exposure to leading AI solutions

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