Viam helps companies unlock the power of AI, data and automation in the physical world. We provide a single platform for engineers of all disciplines to solve problems together and build solutions that are fast and future-proof. Viam powers solutions across robotics, food and beverage, climate tech, marine, industrial manufacturing, and more. Founded in 2020 by former MongoDB co-founder and CTO Eliot Horowitz, Viam is headquartered in New York City.
NYC-based team (Hybrid 3+ days a week in office)
The AV Engineering team ensures Viam’s users get a seamless experience with video, image, and audio streaming from setup to real-time performance. Our software runs on a variety of customer owned edge devices, mostly ARM-based Linux machines, and supports a wide range of hardware platforms and network conditions. We build the tools that allow our customers to easily set up and run a wide range of devices such as IP cameras, webcams, depth sensors, microphones, and speakers etc.
The AV team’s work spans everything from low-level driver integration to media stream optimization. As an engineer on the AV team, you might write drivers for USB and networked cameras, configure Linux audio and video subsystems, or optimize streaming under constrained conditions. We're an agile team that responds quickly to platform and customer needs.
As Lead AV Engineer, you'll manage a small yet critical team, contribute hands-on to development, and set the technical direction for video and audio solutions.
Tech Stack: Primarily Golang, C, and C++.
The AV team is responsible for:
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The starting salary for this role is between $205,000 - $235,000/year. Your offer will vary based on several factors, including experience level, skillset, market location, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced or more senior than the one described in this job description. The updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate in these situations. In addition to cash compensation, Viam offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants, health benefits, and more.