Bare Metal Developer

Role overview Own the hardware and operating-system layer for a platform that runs local models on machines under its direct control. The work spans system images, startup and firmware, device support, and bringing GPUs or NPUs online for inference, with a focus on performance and reliability on physical hardware.

Responsibilities - Build and maintain host images and manage boot and firmware behavior. - Work on kernels and device drivers when hardware support requires it. - Bring up GPUs and NPUs for local inference. - Measure and improve performance and reliability on deployed machines. - Test generated scripts and configuration changes on real hardware and approve them before deployment. - Support fleet monitoring agents and the deployment pipeline.

Requirements - Practical experience with Linux systems and physical hardware. - C and Rust are identified as the languages used for this work. - Ability to investigate boot, firmware, kernel, driver, or accelerator issues as needed. - Careful testing and validation of changes on the target hardware.

Benefits and work setup - Remote-first work with asynchronous collaboration and a weekly review. - Initial training on the team’s tools and equipment provided.