Systems Hacker with Edge AI (Top Secret Clearance Required!)

Job Description

Company: W3Global

Location: Reston, US

We are looking for a Founding Systems Hacker & Edge AI Engineer who loves to execute ideas, experiment with new concepts, and build solutions using open-source tools. If you have a homelab in your closet, a GitHub full of half-finished passion projects, and a deep appreciation for Linux, we’d love to hear from you.

We are a bootstrapped, revenue-backed startup. Our work is client-funded, which means the pace can vary-slow one day and incredibly fast the next. You should be comfortable thriving in an environment that is dynamic, fast-moving, and occasionally chaotic.

What You’ll Do

Air-Gapped AI Development

• Deploy and integrate local AI/ML models (LLMs, Vector Databases, OCR, and multimodal models) into ruggedized field hardware operating with zero internet connectivity.

Hardware Optimization

• Configure CUDA environments and optimize GPU acceleration across high-end RTX workstations, tactical laptops, and NVIDIA Jetson platforms.

Rapid Prototyping

• Turn ambiguous customer requirements into functional software prototypes.
• Build proof-of-concepts and demonstrate real-world solutions that solve operational problems.

Internal Infrastructure

• Help maintain secure internal systems, networking, and technical infrastructure to ensure reliable and compliant operations.

What We’re Looking For

• U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance (required).
• Passionate builder who enjoys creating projects outside of work.
• Strong Linux experience, including terminal environments, package management, containers, and deployment.
• Self-driven problem solver who can identify solutions and implement them with minimal direction.
• Comfortable adapting to changing priorities in a startup environment.

What We Offer

• Minimal bureaucracy-we use the best tools for the job.
• The opportunity to build technology that directly supports high-impact national security missions.
• Early-stage leadership opportunities with significant ownership and influence.
• Competitive base salary
• Equity opportunities
• 15% company SEP IRA contribution
• Comprehensive benefits package

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan

Required Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Source: LinkedIn