Embedded Systems / Kernel Engineer

Pay: $100 – $150/hour
Commitment: Part time, ~20 h/week
Open to: USA
Field: Software Engineering

Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge GenAI team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced Large Language Models.

1\. Overview

Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge GenAI team and help build foundational AI models from the ground up. We're seeking talented Embedded Systems, Firmware, Kernel and Chip Design Engineers with hands-on expertise in low-level C/C++, operating system internals, firmware or hardware design (RTL) to bring deep systems-level expertise and elevate the quality of our AI training data.

This is a W-2 employment position with Cincinnatus LLC, with the opportunity to be placed at a leading AI Lab as part of their extended workforce.

2\. Key Responsibilities

• Guide research and engineering teams to close knowledge gaps and improve AI model performance in embedded systems and kernel engineering, firmware and device drivers, and hardware design and verification topics.
• Design challenging, domain-relevant tasks, and write accurate and well-structured solutions to embedded systems and kernel engineering problems.
• Evaluate embedded systems and kernel engineering tasks and solutions and provide clear, written technical feedback.
• Design and evaluate low-level tasks covering memory management, concurrency, device drivers, RTOS behavior and hardware description languages.
• Develop rubrics to assess correctness, safety and performance of systems-level and hardware design solutions.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data.

3\. Core Qualifications

• 4+ years of dedicated professional experience in embedded systems, firmware, OS kernel or chip design at a recognized, top-tier organization (semiconductor, OS, devices, automotive or aerospace).
• Strong production C and/or C++ for resource-constrained or performance-critical systems.
• Hands-on experience in at least one of: Linux kernel or driver development, RTOS and firmware, or RTL design and verification (Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, UVM).
• Demonstrable career progression.
• Ability to engage reliably for at least 20 hours/week during weekdays.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly.

About Cincinnatus LLC:

Cincinnatus LLC is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for contingent and contract-based opportunities. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic.