Overview
Senior Embedded AI Engineer - Low-Power AI. Location : Bay Area, CA (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite). Salary Range : $160,000 – $185,000 base + performance bonus + equity. This opportunity is with a company building the next generation of intelligent, low-power devices. They are seeking a Senior Embedded AI Engineer with deep experience in TinyML and constrained hardware to join their growing engineering team. This is a role at the intersection of machine learning and embedded systems where every cycle and milliwatt matters.
Responsibilities
- Design, optimise, and deploy TinyML models on ultra-low-power microcontrollers and edge devices.
- Work hands-on with ARM Cortex-M, RISC-V, DSPs, and custom accelerators.
- Apply quantisation, pruning, and compression techniques to fit ML models within tight hardware limits.
- Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware teams to bring production-grade AI solutions to life.
- Benchmark and profile for latency, energy consumption, and memory efficiency.
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications
5+ years of experience in embedded systems / AI deployment.Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.Experience with TinyML frameworks (TensorFlow Lite Micro, CMSIS-NN, TVM).Proven work in resource-constrained environments (low memory, low power, battery-operated devices).Bonus : background in time-series data, anomaly detection, or sensor fusion.Why This Role
Work with a forward-thinking client at the cutting edge of low-power Edge AI.Competitive package including equity and benefits.Join a highly collaborative Bay Area team where your contributions have direct product impact.Be part of shaping the future of AI that runs anywhere - even on the smallest devices.Job Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeIndustries : Semiconductor Manufacturing5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this job vacancy. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to $250 for you and an additional $250 to a charity of your choice. 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech working across Europe, the UK, and North America.
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