Embedded Software Integration & Optimization Engineer

We are looking for a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer with proven experience integrating and optimizing multiple AI applications on NVIDIA edge platforms for deployment in industrial machine environments. You will work at the intersection of real-time embedded systems and AI inference — tackling technically demanding problems under strict performance and safety constraints — helping bring intelligent perception capabilities to production-grade hardware. This is a high-impact role within a collaborative engineering team where your contributions directly shape the behavior of intelligent machines in the field.LocationThis position is based in Peoria, Illinois (on-site). Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.ResponsibilitiesIntegrate and co-optimize multiple applications running concurrently on NVIDIA Thor IGX and Orin NX platformsImplement and tune object detection, personnel classification, and segmentation algorithms for edge deploymentPort and adapt AI/ML inference workloads to NVIDIA hardware using TensorRT, CUDA, and related toolchainsCollaborate with safety and perception teams to validate detection performance on target hardwareSupport system-level testing, benchmarking, and performance profilingContribute to CI/CD pipelines and validation cycles for embedded AI softwareRequired Qualifications5+ years of experience in embedded software development with a focus on AI/ML inference on edge hardwareDirect, hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson, Orin NX, and/or Thor IGX platformsProficiency with TensorRT, DeepStream, CUDA, and the broader NVIDIA SDK toolchainDemonstrated experience running and optimizing multiple concurrent applications on a single compute platformStrong background in computer vision, including object detection, segmentation, and classificationAbility to operate effectively in fast-paced, resource-constrained programs with aggressive delivery milestonesWhat Makes You Stand OutExperience deploying AI workloads in industrial or safety-critical environmentsFamiliarity with perception pipeline architecture and sensor fusionKnowledge of embedded Linux, real-time operating constraints, and hardware bring-upExposure to model quantization, pruning, or other inference optimization techniquesWhy choose usAn international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalitiesAn environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry levelA strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules availableA dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.