We’re hiring Edge Engineers to partner closely with our solution architect and implementation teams to drive new customer wins. You’ll have an immense impact on shaping the future of not only this role, but our company. As an Edge Engineer on Roboflow’s Field Engineering team, you’ll play a critical role in deploying and supporting our computer vision hardware in industrial and real-world environments. From shipping and assembling edge devices to managing full-scale rollouts at customer sites, your work ensures our systems perform reliably in the field. This is a hands-on, highly technical role where you will work across hardware, networking, and system configuration domains. You’ll be a trusted partner to both internal teams and customer stakeholders, ensuring that Roboflow’s edge solutions - including Jetson-based boxes, industrial cameras, and networking gear - are installed and operating at the highest standard. If you enjoy solving hardware challenges, optimizing field workflows, and traveling to see your impact firsthand, this role is for you. Hardware Management & Logistics
Assemble, configure, and test Roboflow edge devices for deployment (Jetson devices, servers, cameras, sensors, etc.)
Build relationships with hardware partners and systems integrators to streamline sourcing and coordinate field support. - Ship devices to customers with proper documentation and configuration pre-sets
Maintain inventory of hardware components, including cables, mounts, lenses, enclosures, and more
Maintain an active parts backlog and reorder critical components as needed
Field Deployments & Onsite Execution
Lead on-site device installations, hardware bring-up, and system validation
Perform physical mounting, sensor alignment, cabling, and PoE configuration
Ensure proper connectivity (RTSP, VPN, SSH) and integration with Roboflow’s software
Travel up to 75% to customer locations
System Configuration & Support
Support customers in field troubleshooting of cameras, inference pipelines, and data uploads
Contribute to internal tooling and processes that increase speed and consistency of deployments
Create and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, wiring diagrams, and setup guides
Collaborate with product, engineering, and support teams to share field feedback and drive product improvement
Who You Are:
Hands-on hardware experience: You’ve worked with embedded devices (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson), industrial cameras, or similar hardware in field deployments
Computer vision experience: Familiarity with Roboflow or similar computer vision inference pipelines
Self-starter: You operate with autonomy in the field and know when to escalate versus when to fix it yourself
Problem-solving mindset: You’re resourceful and calm when debugging issues on-site under time constraints
Excellent communicator: You write clean, helpful documentation and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
Python and Bash scripting: Able to write scripts to automate routine tasks or customize device behavior
Linux and Networking Proficiency: Comfortable with system-level debugging, interface configuration, and tools like nmcli, ifconfig, systemd, and docker
Nice to Have:
Experience with PoE cameras (e.g., Basler, Lucid Vision) or IP camera configuration
Familiarity with manufacturing plant safety protocols and basic electrical wiring
Experience building remote monitoring or telemetry solutions for edge devices
Interview Process (~5 hours)
Below is the interview process you can expect for this role. We are all motivated to work with an exceptional team, who you’ll be speaking directly with about what it's like to work and thrive at Roboflow. We like to be decisive and work fast, so don't be surprised if all the below conversations happen over a few days. Before the Interview:
We’ll review your application, LinkedIn, Github, etc. - The best way to stand out is to write about something you’ve built with Roboflow or contribute to one of our open source projects. - We may send you a technical screen if applicable. Introduction Phase:
[45m] Meet with hiring manager, to assess for overall mindset and skillset
Team Interview Phase:
[60m] Technical Assessment - meet with fellow Edge Engineer
[30m] Demo - build a project with Roboflow and share your work
Final Interview Stage:
[30m] Meet with Head of Operations, for a culture discussion
[30m] Meet with Joseph Nelson, CEO
Note: you are welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet and we will accommodate as best we can. ## Who You'll Be Working With
Our team of ~120 attracts talent like executives that wanted to return to building, founders with a 100M+ exit, Roboflow users turned team members, open source contributors, a cyclist who biked across the United States, prolific high school hackers, a CTO from 100+ engineering organization, amongst many exceptional others. As an early Edge Engineer hire, you’ll be partnering directly with our co-founder/CEO and Sales leadership to not only do great work in the role, but shape how this function works for the future of Roboflow. ## Where You'll Work
Roboflow is distributed across the US and Europe. We currently have Hubs in New York City, San Francisco and São Paulo (with plans to open more as we grow density in new cities). We provide opportunities (like team onsites in different cities) and resources (like a $4000/yr travel stipend) to work in person with other team members as much as you'd like, while also supporting remote team members. You can work from one of our Hubs (we offer a relocation bonus), work from home, work at co-working spaces, etc. We want you to work where you work best! ## When You'll Work
Roboflow primarily operates during the daytime hours in the US and there are some synchronous meetings you’ll be expected to attend each week. Apart from that, we have a flexible schedule that allows you to work collaboratively with other team members and asynchronously when needed. ## What You'll Receive
To determine your salary, we use a number of market and data-driven salary sources. We review all salaries every six months to ensure we stay in line with the market. 💰 The target OTE for this role is $95,000 - $105,000
📈 In addition to our cash compensation, we offer generous perks and benefits. Below are some of the highlights:
$4000/yr Travel Stipend to travel anywhere anytime to work alongside other Roboflowers
$350/mo Productivity stipend to spend on things that make your work environment more productive, like high-speed internet at home or a co-working space
$350/mo AI Tools
$150/mo Team lunch
$500/one-time Home Office
Cover up to 100% of your health insurance costs for you and your partner or family
Equity in the company so we are all invested in the future of computer vision
Not sure if this is you?
We want a diverse, global team with a broad range of experience and perspectives. If this job sounds great, but you’re not sure if you qualify, look into our Former Founders role or subscribe to our career newsletter by emailing "Subscribe" to operations@roboflow.com. We carefully consider every application and will either move forward with you, find another team that might be a better fit, keep in touch for future opportunities, or thank you for your time. ## Equal Employment Opportunity
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