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Principal Embedded Operating System Architect

HarkSan Jose New
On-site Full-time

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Senior

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Responsibilities Develop and refine the embedded operating system architecture and platform strategy across the product lineup. Balance trade-offs in performance, power consumption, timelines, and scalability while ensuring unwavering product reliability. Lead cross-functional software teams throughout the entire product lifecycle — from new product introduction and prototype builds to validation milestones and production ramp-up. Drive technical decisions across all layers of the software stack (BSP, kernel, middleware, services, application frameworks) with an emphasis on establishing an AI-first platform foundation. Set architectural standards, implement design review processes, and create technical roadmaps that empower the team to deliver on schedule without accruing technical debt. Requirements 10+ years of experience in embedded systems software, including at least 5 years in a principal or staff-level architecture position, successfully launching consumer electronics products at scale. Extensive knowledge of embedded operating systems (such as embedded Linux, RTOS, or custom OS).

About the job

About Hark

Hark is at the forefront of artificial intelligence, dedicated to developing sophisticated, personalized intelligence systems that are proactive, multimodal, and able to engage with the world through speech, text, vision, and persistent memory.

Our mission is to combine this intelligence with cutting-edge hardware, creating a seamless interface between humans and machines. While current AI technologies often rely on chat boxes and outdated devices, Hark is paving the way for the future with agentic systems that interact intuitively with people and their surroundings.

To achieve this vision, we are designing multimodal models and next-gen AI hardware as a cohesive, unified interface for a new era of intelligent systems.

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Embedded OS Architect to lead our operating system strategy and software architecture for our consumer electronics product line, overseeing the journey from initial architecture to mass production. You will serve as the technical leader, responsible for defining the structure of our embedded software stacks, ensuring their scalability across our product range, and optimizing performance. This role encompasses hands-on systems engineering as well as strategic technical leadership and team development — you will influence architectural decisions while remaining connected to the code and hardware. Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, applications, and program management teams to ensure alignment from new product introduction to ongoing production.

About Hark

Hark is a pioneering AI company focused on building advanced, personalized intelligence systems that enhance human-machine interaction. By integrating next-gen hardware and multimodal models, we are redefining the future of intelligent systems.

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