# Senior Staff Engineer - Platform at Upscale AI

- Company: Upscale AI
- What the company does: Upscale builds next-generation AI network infrastructure with scalable systems, intelligent automation, and seamless connectivity.
- Company website: https://upscale.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: US - Headquarters
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $237K to $260K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-13
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/upscale-ai/f167f426-9373-4031-8fba-657543e2a7a5
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/upscale-ai-senior-staff-engineer-platform/

## About the role

Platform software Design and Development: Architect and develop Linux BSP, platform drivers, and user-space services for SONiC (x86), FBOSS (x86), and OpenBMC (ARM) platforms—covering kernel/device-tree configuration, bootloader integration, DMTF-based manageability (MCTP, PLDM, Redfish), and peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, PCIe, GPIO). Design embedded diagnostic firmware in C/C++ for hardware bring-up, manufacturing validation, and health monitoring.

## What they're looking for

- Strong analysis and hands-on troubleshooting on complex HW/SW systems
- Proven testing and validation of hardware and software for performance and reliability
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded and systems-level development, Python and Bash for automation, scripting, and tooling
- EE background: circuit design and system integration
- Clear written and verbal communication across disciplines
- Strong understanding of hardware interfaces and protocols: I2C, SPI, PCIe, UART, GPIO, MDIO, JTAG. Diagnostic tools and methodologies (plus)

Tags: AI Network Software