What if Alexa, Siri or Watson were any good at holding conversations? What if that conversation can be used for improving a child’s educational development and help them do better in school? What if you had a hand in making that happen?

Who We Are:

DMAI, Inc. is building education products and services on a technology platform based on a unified theory of AI. With a growing team of top talent, DMAI aims to be the leading provider of commonsense reasoning and natural interaction with AI-based educational products and services for the good of humanity. DMAI believes cognitive AI and personalized learning platforms can give people the motivation to advance their lives while empowering teachers and healthcare professionals to provide more personalized instruction and care. AILA Sit & Play™ leads DMAI's planned roll-out of at least four other AI applications within the next two years to improve healthy, joyful living throughout all stages of life, from K-12 to elder care. To learn more about DMAI and its solutions, visit dm.ai.

Where We Are:

DMAI’s office is located in the heart of the Westwood Village area of Los Angeles. We are less than a mile away from UCLA and a short ride to Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and the Los Angeles Airport. Westwood Village provides all the best that LA has to offer in a relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere.

Who You Are:

You are a team player that is able not just to survive in a fast-paced startup environment but thrive. You’re able to execute tasks efficiently, communicate effectively, and own your work. You’re passionate about the potential for AI in education and want to lead the charge in building it. 

DMAI is looking for a full time Software Engineer, Embedded System to help further develop, maintain and improve the built-in firmware on our flagship product, AILA Sit & Play™, as well as future products. This role will help ensure the best synergy between our hardware and software. Due to the circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our positions are remote at the moment, but will transition back to the office once it is safe to do so. This is not a permanently remote position. 

What You Will Do

• Device System & Android Application design, development and implementation
• Remote Upgrades for Android
• Communicate often with overseas hardware suppliers/manufacturers in different time zones to ensure standard quality, obtain information, and resolve discrepancies
• Diagnose, test, report, and suggest solutions to system software issues
• Analyze, monitor and improve the efficiency and stability of the system
• Integrate with the Customer Interface according to specifications
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Strong experience in Android development
• Strong experience with Linux OS
• Proficient in C/C++
• Understand the concepts of how software interfaces with hardware
• Ability to write software design documents, test plans/procedure and be comfortable running unit tests on target hardware
• Basic knowledge of Computer Networks (TCP/IP, HTTP, RESTful, SSL, etc.)
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin (Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading)

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship experience working with embedded hardware modules
• Internship experience with hardware Quality Control 
• Some knowledge of industry standards for hardware component specifications and costs

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary and Equity
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA Option
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• A team culture that celebrates each member’s contribution!

You Should Know:

DMAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, DMAI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.