Etched is seeking a System Software Engineer to develop foundational software for their server infrastructure, focusing on AI model-specific hardware. The role involves working with BIOS, BMC firmware, boot processes, and kernel-mode drivers. The position requires expertise in system-level software development, security implementation, and hardware integration. The company believes in the Bitter Lesson principle, focusing on increasing FLOPs for AI training through specialized hardware. They offer comprehensive benefits including full healthcare coverage and housing subsidies. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware-software integration for AI applications, with responsibilities spanning from low-level firmware development to data center orchestration. The role combines deep technical expertise with practical implementation in a company pushing the boundaries of AI hardware development. The position offers both technical challenges and tangible benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced system software engineers interested in AI infrastructure development.