# Edge Engineer

**Company:** [Roboflow](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/roboflow)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Salary:** $95k – $105k/yr
**Skills:** Nvidia Jetson, Linux, Python, Bash, Docker, Networking, Rtsp, Vpn, Ssh, Poe, Industrial Cameras, Computer Vision, Nmcli, Ifconfig, Systemd
**Posted:** 2025-08-01

> Deploys and supports computer vision hardware like Jetson devices and industrial cameras in customer sites, handling assembly, on-site installations, Linux networking, and troubleshooting. Requires hands-on embedded hardware, Linux proficiency, Python/Bash scripting, and up to 75% travel.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

### 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 Roboflow’s 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

## Requirements
- Hands-on hardware experience: 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: Operate with autonomy in the field and know when to escalate versus when to fix it yourself
- Problem-solving mindset: Resourceful and calm when debugging issues on-site under time constraints
- Excellent communicator: 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

## Compensation
- Target OTE: $95,000 - $105,000
- $4000/yr Travel Stipend
- $350/mo Productivity stipend
- $350/mo AI Tools
- $150/mo Team lunch
- $500/one-time Home Office
- Up to 100% health insurance costs
- Equity in the company

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