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JOB TITLE: Principal Edge Architect - Software and Runtime
The Principal Edge Architect - Software and Runtime joins the technology team to own the compute, operating system, driver, middleware, tools, and runtime architecture for autonomy software. This role focuses on the NVIDIA Thor-based edge platform, specifically the NVIDIA Jetson IGX/AGX Thor ecosystem. You will define edge compute and runtime architecture for autonomy services, including OS configuration, middleware, and service lifecycle management. Key responsibilities involve defining resource allocation for CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and network across perception, robotics, and diagnostics. You will utilize Jetson Linux, CUDA, TensorRT, and Isaac to support GPU-accelerated inference and model deployment. The work addresses the complex challenge of construction autonomy by enabling machines to perceive environments and make informed decisions in dynamic jobsites through reliable edge computing.
Define the edge compute and runtime architecture for autonomy services on the NVIDIA Thor platform.
Configure the operating system, middleware, service startup, and runtime dependencies for edge devices.
Utilize the NVIDIA Jetson software ecosystem to support GPU-accelerated inference and model deployment.
Manage CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and network resource allocation for real-time autonomy workloads.
Design runtime monitoring and health management systems for fault detection and field diagnostics.
Implement data logging, service orchestration, and software updates on embedded computing platforms.
Ensure autonomy software runs reliably across perception, robotics, and machine interface systems.
What we're looking for
Strong experience with edge AI runtime platforms, embedded Linux systems, or robotics compute platforms.
Experience with NVIDIA Jetson IGX/AGX Thor ecosystem, Jetson Linux, CUDA, TensorRT, and Isaac (preferred).
Solid understanding of CPU, GPU, memory, storage, network, and compute resource management for real-time autonomy workloads.
Experience with middleware, drivers, service orchestration, process monitoring, logging, diagnostics, software updates, and runtime health management on embedded or edge computing platforms.
Ability to work across perception, robotics, machine platform, safety, cybersecurity, operations, and supplier teams.
Must be able to work full-time at the Irving, TX office.
Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.
NVIDIA Jetson
CUDA
TensorRT
Jetson Linux
Isaac
Edge Computing
Embedded Linux
Robotics
Middleware
Service Orchestration
Data Logging
Diagnostics
Runtime Optimization
System Integration