Member of Technical Staff, Device Platform - Rabbit

background

rabbit inc. is a technology company developing consumer electronics driven by novel, simple, and intuitive interactive paradigms. We are the creators of the Large Action Model (LAM), a new type of foundation model for human actions on computer applications, and rabbit OS, a personalized operating system through a natural language interface. Our first product, rabbit r1, is an affordable companion device designed in collaboration with Teenage Engineering.

We are a small, fast-moving team based in Los Angeles with collaborators around the globe. We are well-funded and backed by Khosla Ventures.

At rabbit, we believe that the best way to realize the value of cutting-edge technologies is by creating delightful, end-user-oriented experiences with taste. We pride ourselves on our product focus. Our team has created mature software, hardware, and designs that have impacted millions of people.

core values

• A deep curiosity about technology
• High rigor and agency in one's opinions
• An obsession with customers and crafting experiences
• A sense of teamwork and humility
• A commitment towards responsibility and transparency

about the role

The device platform team at rabbit builds software clients and operating systems running on our hardware devices: this includes r1, among other unannounced projects. You will be working closely with our cloud and applied AI teams to implement rabbit OS on mobile form factors, influencing endeavors to make our devices run more smoothly and robustly, consume less energy, and are secure and private for our users. 

responsibilities

• Customize our on-device operating system and perform various performance benchmarks and optimizations.
• Implement UI and UX features for our hardware experience, including animations, text display, and interaction patterns, with guidance from our design team.
• Integrate machine learning features such as speech recognition, speech synthesis, natural language processing, and computer vision into our operating system, in tandem with its cloud counterparts.
• Collaborate with our cloud team to co-implement and optimize communication protocols between our device and rabbit OS.
• Independently execute tasks, solve problems, and report to technical leadership, with the goal of leading a broader team of full-time employees and interns.

nice-to-haves

• Experience with framework-level customization of AOSP
• Experience with Flutter
• Experience developing applications with a tablet form factor
• Experience collaborating with or reporting to interface designers, interaction designers, and product designers
• Experience with on-device audio processing (playback, capture, noise & echo cancellation)
• Experience with real-time communication protocols including WebSocket, WebRTC, etc.

This role is primarily based in our Los Angeles headquarters; we consider remote candidates on a case-by-case basis.

compensation and benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $170,000 - $250,000. The final package may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience. Based on eligibility, rabbit offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, PTO and other employee benefits.

At rabbit, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.