Edge Engineer

Who We Are

Our mission is to make the world programmable. Sight is one of the key ways we understand the world and soon this will be true for the software we use too.

Were building the tools community and resources needed to make the world programmable with artificial intelligence. Roboflow simplifies building and using computer vision models. Today over 1M developers including those from half the Fortune 100 use Roboflows machine learning open source and hosted tools. That includes counting cells to accelerate cancer research improving construction site safety digitizing floor plans preserving coral reef populations guiding drone flight and much more.

Roboflow is supported by great customers and investors having raised over 63 million from Y Combinator Google Ventures Craft Ventures Sam Altman Lachy Groom amongst other leading software investors.

Roboflowers are passionate builders who value ownership accountability and a bias toward action. Were curious hands-on with new tech and prefer showing our work over talking about it. Many of us have a founder mindset and thrive in our high-autonomy environment.

What Youll Do

Were hiring Edge Engineers to partner closely with our solution architect and implementation teams to drive new customer wins. Youll have an immense impact on shaping the future of not only this role but our company.

As an Edge Engineer on Roboflows Field Engineering team youll play a critical role in deploying and supporting our computer vision hardware in industrial and real-world environments. From shipping and assembling edge devices to managing full-scale rollouts at customer sites your work ensures our systems perform reliably in the field.

This is a hands-on highly technical role where you will work across hardware networking and system configuration domains. Youll be a trusted partner to both internal teams and customer stakeholders ensuring that Roboflows edge solutions - including Jetson-based boxes industrial cameras and networking gear - are installed and operating at the highest standard.

If you enjoy solving hardware challenges optimizing field workflows and traveling to see your impact firsthand this role is for you.

Hardware Management & Logistics

• Assemble configure and test Roboflow edge devices for deployment (Jetson devices servers cameras sensors etc.)

• Build relationships with hardware partners and systems integrators to streamline sourcing and coordinate field support.

• Ship devices to customers with proper documentation and configuration pre-sets

• Maintain inventory of hardware components including cables mounts lenses enclosures and more

• Maintain an active parts backlog and reorder critical components as needed

Field Deployments & Onsite Execution

• Lead on-site device installations hardware bring-up and system validation

• Perform physical mounting sensor alignment cabling and PoE configuration

• Ensure proper connectivity (RTSP VPN SSH) and integration with Roboflows software

• Travel up to 75% to customer locations

System Configuration & Support

• Support customers in field troubleshooting of cameras inference pipelines and data uploads

• Manage network setup on Linux-based edge devices (interface binding static IPs DHCP config)

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Contribute to internal tooling and processes that increase speed and consistency of deployments

• Create and maintain technical documentation including SOPs wiring diagrams and setup guides

• Collaborate with product engineering and support teams to share field feedback and drive product improvement

Who You Are:

• Hands-on hardware experience: Youve worked with embedded devices (e.g. NVIDIA Jetson) industrial cameras or similar hardware in field deployments

• Computer vision experience: Familiarity with Roboflow or similar computer vision inference pipelines

• Self-starter: You operate with autonomy in the field and know when to escalate versus when to fix it yourself

• Problem-solving mindset: Youre resourceful and calm when debugging issues on-site under time constraints

• Excellent communicator: You write clean helpful documentation and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams

• Python and Bash scripting: Able to write scripts to automate routine tasks or customize device behavior

• Linux and Networking Proficiency: Comfortable with system-level debugging interface configuration and tools like nmcli ifconfig systemd and docker

Nice to Have:

• Experience with PoE cameras (e.g. Basler Lucid Vision) or IP camera configuration

• Familiarity with manufacturing plant safety protocols and basic electrical wiring

• Experience building remote monitoring or telemetry solutions for edge devices

Interview Process (5 hours)

Below is the interview process you can expect for this role. We are all motivated to work with an exceptional team who youll be speaking directly with about what its like to work and thrive at Roboflow. We like to be decisive and work fast so dont be surprised if all the below conversations happen over a few days.

Before the Interview:

• Well review your application LinkedIn Github etc.

• The best way to stand out is to write about something youve built with Roboflow or contribute to one of our open source projects.

• We may send you a technical screen if applicable.

Introduction Phase:

• 45m Meet with hiring manager Reed Johnson to assess for overall mindset and skillset

• This first interview is a time to get to know more about the role allow us to get to know you better and ensure its a good fit for both parties to continue moving forward in the process

Team Interview Phase:

• 60m Technical Assessment - meet with fellow Edge Engineer

• 30m Demo - build a project with Roboflow and share your work with Reed Johnson hiring manager and Jim Duffy Global Solutions Lead

Final Interview Stage:

• 30m Meet with Kate Wagner Head of Operations for a culture discussion

• 30m Meet with Joseph Nelson CEO

Note: you are welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet and we will accommodate as best we can.

Who Youll Be Working With

Our team of 60 attracts talent like executives that wanted to return to building founders with a 100M exit Roboflow users turned team members open source contributors a cyclist who biked across the United States prolific high school hackers a CTO from 100 engineering organization amongst many exceptional others.

As an early Edge Engineer hire youll be partnering directly with our co-founder/CEO and Sales leadership to not only do great work in the role but shape how this function works for the future of Roboflow.

Where Youll Work

Roboflow is distributed across the US and Europe. We currently have Hubs in New York City San Francisco and São Paulo (with plans to open more as we grow density in new cities). We provide opportunities (like team onsites in different cities) and resources (like a $4000/yr travel stipend) to work in person with other team members as much as youd like while also supporting remote team members. You can work from one of our Hubs (we offer a relocation bonus) work from home work at co-working spaces etc. We want you to work where you work best!

When Youll Work

Roboflow primarily operates during the daytime hours in the US and there are some synchronous meetings youll be expected to attend each week. Apart from that we have a flexible schedule that allows you to work collaboratively with other team members and asynchronously when needed.

What Youll Receive

To determine your salary we use a number of market and data-driven salary sources. We review all salaries every six months to ensure we stay in line with the market.

The target OTE for this role is $95000

In addition to our cash compensation we offer generous perks and benefits. Below are some of the highlights:

• $4000/yr Travel Stipend to travel anywhere anytime to work alongside other Roboflowers

• $350/mo Productivity stipend to spend on things that make your work environment more productive like high-speed internet at home or a co-working space

• Cover up to 100% of your health insurance costs for you and your partner or family

• Equity in the company so we are all invested in the future of computer vision

Not sure if this is you

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Learn More About Us

We are building a diverse Distributed team that is distributed across the globe. Roboflow is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds communities and experiences.

We provide competitive compensation and stellar benefits to accelerate your personal and work life. Learn more about what it is like to work at Roboflow by reading these blog posts.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

At Roboflow we believe great ideas come from everywhereand everyone. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.