About the role
DS builds radio spectrum intelligence systems, collecting radio data globally, training neural networks, and deploying on constrained hardware. The Engineering Manager (Embedded) leads the team responsible for the embedded Linux platform, hardware interfaces, on-sensor model runtime, and field reliability. This people-leader-first role requires deep technical understanding to own architecture, review designs, and make decisions on memory, timing, and hardware interaction. The product operates at the intersection of embedded systems, ML, and hardware, with direct customer impact. The role is on-site in NYC.
Requirements
Candidates must have led embedded, firmware, or systems engineers and come from a strong embedded or systems engineering background. They should think in systems, understand OS, memory, hardware, and network interactions, and be able to hold technical positions with senior engineers without writing code. Experience shipping software onto unreachable hardware and comfort with hardware timelines and undefined problems are required. Eligibility for a US Security Clearance is necessary. Technical background includes embedded Linux, C, C++, Python, Yocto/Buildroot, Docker/systemd, networking, SPI/I2C/UART/Ethernet, and CI/CD for hardware.
About the company
Distributed Spectrum
Distributed Spectrum is a leader in AI-powered radio signal detection and analysis. The company provides advanced threat detection capabilities by using edge AI to identify and locate signals without requiring expensive hardware or expert personnel. Their innovative technology enables users to sense beyond boundaries and deploy everywhere, creating a vast detection mesh for real-time threat intelligence.
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