Senior Embedded Software Engineer - AI-Powered Smart Cameras

Join Xailient, a cutting-edge start-up revolutionising AI-powered smart cameras with ultra-efficient models at the edge of IoT. We’re on a mission to ship a billion devices, and we need your expertise to make it happen!

What you bring:

• 7+ years in commercial software, 5+ years in embedded Linux systems.
• Expert in C++ (C++11, C++14 and STL), Python, embedded Linux, ARM.
• Skilled in Docker, OpenCV, CMake, TDD (Google Test and Google Mock), GitHub Actions.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and time management skills.
• A passion for AI, computer vision, and high-performance embedded systems.

What we offer:

• Remote-first and flexible
• Work from anywhere in Australia on flexible time with core hours in Sydney timezone
• Balance between async collaboration and real time
• School run or surf run midday? You do you!
• Make an impact
• Drive design and architecture of the product - have your say and be listened to
• Very few management layers, and no BS: we always strive for best technical solution
• Experiment with new ideas
• Fun and collaborative culture
• Frequent team retros where you are listened to with concrete action plan to do better!
• Share your passion with experts in real time C++ and embedded ML - we love what we do and we're good at it!
• Using LLM tools like Cursor or Claude Code is encouraged to do the programming labour for you while being mindful of producing slop
• Pair programming, knowledge sharing, and design review sessions

Apply now to be a part of the next wave of AI-driven smart devices!