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Senior Edge Systems Engineer (CHI)

Chicago, IL · Remote

$107K - $146K/yr

We need a Senior Edge Systems Engineer to own the architecture of our kiosks, edge compute systems, networking, power, cameras, access systems, and other on-site technology--from initial design and ...

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Senior Edge Systems Engineer (SEA)

Seattle, WA · Remote

$107K - $146K/yr

We need a Senior Edge Systems Engineer to own the architecture of our kiosks, edge compute systems, networking, power, cameras, access systems, and other on-site technology--from initial design and ...

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Staff Software Engineer, Edge

The Edge team owns the systems (including CDN, TLS, DNS, ingress/egress proxy fleet, and rate limiting) that connect 600M+ users to Pinterest. We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead our ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for edge systems in the United States is $68,438.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an edge systems job?

An Edge Systems job involves managing and optimizing computing resources at the network edge, closer to end-users or data sources. Professionals in this role work with edge devices, cloud integration, security, and real-time data processing to improve system performance and reduce latency. Responsibilities may include deploying edge architectures, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, and ensuring seamless connectivity between edge and central systems. This role is critical in industries like IoT, telecommunications, and autonomous systems, where real-time data processing is essential.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an edge systems professional?

Edge Systems professionals often focus on designing, deploying, and maintaining edge computing infrastructure that supports real-time applications close to data sources. Their daily tasks may include monitoring system performance, troubleshooting connectivity or security issues, and implementing software or firmware updates. They frequently collaborate with cloud architects, network engineers, and operations teams to optimize system reliability and meet business requirements. This dynamic environment makes every day unique, offering continued learning and the opportunity to have a direct impact on technological innovation within the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the edge systems position?

To thrive in an Edge Systems role, you need a solid background in computer engineering or IT, combined with expertise in edge computing architectures, networking, and system integration. Hands-on experience with platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker, Azure IoT, and certifications like CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA are commonly sought by employers. Analytical problem solving, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams greatly enhance success in this position. These skills ensure reliable deployment and maintenance of distributed edge solutions, which are critical for real-time data processing and operational efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Edge Systems job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,438 per year, or $32.9 per hour.

Founding Engineer (Edge Systems)

a16z speedrun

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

The Role:
Build the software that lives next to-or directly inside-the robot.
Munari's edge runtime must capture and synchronize high-rate multimodal data, run local models and detection logic, manage policy execution, survive intermittent networks, diagnose failures, and operate within tight CPU, memory, latency, power, and storage budgets.
This is a systems role for someone who is comfortable moving between kernel behavior, hardware interfaces, real-time constraints, networking, and distributed systems.
You are probably the person who reaches for perf, strace, bpftrace, ftrace, a packet capture, or a logic analyzer before guessing.
What you will work on:
  • Architect and build a portable edge runtime for ARM, x86, NVIDIA Jetson, and industrial compute platforms.
  • Capture, synchronize, buffer, and selectively transmit video, sensor, actuator, telemetry, and policy data with minimal overhead.
  • Integrate Munari with Linux, ROS 2, DDS, cameras, sensors, motor controllers, field buses, and existing robot software.
  • Build local execution for models, policies, anomaly detection, event triggers, and automated failure capture.
  • Design device identity, configuration, secure updates, rollback, remote diagnostics, and fleet-wide runtime management.
  • Build for failure: watchdogs, crash recovery, safe degradation, offline operation, fault injection, and post-incident diagnosability.
  • Profile and optimize CPU, GPU, memory, I/O, networking, startup time, and power consumption.
  • Establish the boundary between our embedded runtime, customer software, robot hardware, and the Munari control plane.
You may be a strong fit if:
  • You are deeply comfortable in C, C++, or Rust and have strong Linux systems fundamentals.
  • You understand concurrency, scheduling, memory, networking, IPC, filesystems, and process isolation.
  • You have shipped software on embedded, robotic, automotive, industrial, aerospace, or other hardware-constrained systems.
  • You can debug a problem that crosses userspace, the kernel, a driver, a device, and the physical world.
  • You have practical instincts about reliability, graceful degradation, and the difference between theoretical and operational correctness.
  • You enjoy making complex software disappear into a small, dependable runtime.

Experience with eBPF, PREEMPT_RT, systemd, Yocto or Buildroot, ROS 2, CAN, EtherCAT, GStreamer, V4L2, CUDA, TensorRT, or hardware-in-the-loop testing is valuable, but no single technology is required.

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