Remote Software Engineer

Description:

• Valinor is a new type of defense and government tech company focused on solving unaddressed problems in the resiliency ecosystem.
• The company has a unique model of centralized go-to-market and decentralized engineering, allowing for efficient identification of unmet needs and development of right-sized solutions.
• Valinor was founded in 2024 and is backed by General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Red Cell Partners, with strategic partnerships established with Palantir, Anduril, and Helsing.
• The company is seeking a Software Engineer for Valinor Reflex, which focuses on computer vision and wearables.
• The role involves contributing across the stack, including Hardware Integration & Embedded Systems, ML/AI Deployment, and Frontend Software Development.

What you will do:

• Build and maintain prototype/demo units.
• Write low-level code and interact directly with component drivers.
• Develop software to use wireless communication protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.).
• Ensure robust communication and performance across embedded systems.
• Deploy machine learning models on hardware-constrained devices.
• Optimize GPU usage and performance through quantization and MLOps practices.
• Support data pipeline development and tuning for customer use cases.
• Articulate trade-offs and differences between different ML techniques.
• Leverage cloud compute to supplement local processing when needed.
• Build intuitive, modern UI interfaces using web frameworks.
• Experience with AR/graphics for visualizing system behavior or AI outputs is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in embedded systems, microcontrollers, edge devices, firmware or driver-level development, robotics, computer vision, or command-and-control (C2) systems.
• Experience in software for wearables or consumer IoT, and frontend or AR development for user-facing experiences is required.
• Ability to prototype quickly and debug across hardware and software layers is essential.
• Candidates should be excited to build from the ground up in a startup environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and collaborate hands-on with hardware in lab settings is necessary.
• The candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the TOP SECRET level.

Benefits:

• Valinor is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• The company actively encourages applications from recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities.
• Valinor aims to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
• Employees will have the opportunity to work on problems that have a real-world impact.