Principal Full Stack Engineer (IoT & AI Platforms)
Locations: Colombia only (remote)
Come join us at Odisea Cultura and work with some of the most exciting start-ups in the US
The Mission
IdleX is redefining the semi-truck eAPU as an AI-driven, zero-idle, zero-maintenance system. We are moving beyond static gauges to a system that predicts range, monitors health via acoustics, and communicates in natural language. As our Principal Engineer, you will be the "superstar" architect responsible for the entire data journey—from hardware-adjacent telemetry to the cloud-based fleet portal.
What You’ll Do
- Full-Stack Platform Ownership: Design and implement backend services that ingest, normalize, and persist high-volume telemetry using event-driven and MQTT-based pipelines.
- IoT & Device Lifecycle: Implement secure authentication and bi-directional communication for commands and diagnostics, designed for intermittent connectivity.
- AI-Native Backend: Integrate edge AI outputs (range prediction, health monitoring) into cloud services and surface them explainably in a Fleet Portal UI.
- Connectivity Orchestration: Architect robust MQTT communication protocols for data exchange between the eAPU and various external devices/cloud services.
- Technical Leadership: Act as the technical "right-hand" to the leadership team, making pragmatic trade-offs between speed, reliability, and simplicity.
Technical Requirements
Must-Haves (The Core):
- English: Spoken & Written English at a level C1 or better.
- Experience: 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience with clear ownership of production systems.
- Languages: Expert proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
- IoT & Messaging: Proven experience with MQTT, pub/sub patterns, and device telemetry pipelines.
- Backend & Cloud: Strong experience with AWS (or other clouds), cloud-native microservices, and event-driven architectures.
- Data Models: Experience with time-series data, relational databases, and telemetry-heavy models.
- Distributed Systems: Strong understanding of data consistency, failure modes, and scalable backend platforms.
- Industry Context: Experience with hardware-adjacent systems (smart homes, automotive, or mobile IoT) where data is harvested and shipped to the cloud.
- Hardware Awareness: Ability to reason about and manage specifics including:
- Main SoC: Dual-core RISC-V (up to 400 MHz).
- Sensors: 3-axis Gyro (IMU), GNSS, and Microphone headers.
- Memory/IO: SRAM, Tightly Coupled Memory (TCM), Ethernet, eSIM/LTE, and USB Camera interfaces.
Nice-to-Haves (The "Unicorn" Traits)
- Languages: C and C++.
- Embedded & UI: Knowledge of ESP-IDF (Espressif) and LVGL for front-end screen development.
- Rapid Prototyping: Experience with EEZ Studio for UI prototyping.
- Specialized Protocols: Experience with J1939/CAN or NMEA 2000.
- Embedded AI: Experience with neural network math, LSTM reasoning, and operationalizing AI/ML outputs (federated learning, shadow models).
How You Work
- AI-Forward: You must be "AI positive" and a superstar at using AI tools to accomplish tasks and increase efficiency.
- Startup Mindset: You are comfortable with ambiguity and willing to flex your hours to collaborate with global vendors (Australia/China) when necessary.
- Written Thinking: You capture decisions, assumptions, and system behavior in writing to create shared understanding.
- Tinkerer’s Soul: You aren't just "textbook"—you likely tinker at home with chipsets or hardware because you find it fun.
About Odisea Cultura
Odisea Cultura fue fundada bajo la creencia de que las empresas increíbles solo pueden ser construidas sobre la base de una cultura intencional cultivada por personas excelentes. En Odisea, estamos abordando una necesidad específica al redefinir el "nearshoring" para ayudar a cerrar la brecha de oportunidades entre Colombia y los Estados Unidos, y estamos construyendo un equipo apasionado de profesionales comprometidos con este propósito.
Apply now to join this great team and see how your career continues to grow.