Founding Edge Engineer – Nexus Box
(Think: I am the person who can turn a humble HP T630 thin client into a mini data-center for labs.)
Job DescriptionMediverse runs on a two-tier architecture:
Nexus Box – an Ubuntu-powered edge device that speaks RS-232, ASTM, HL7, TCP/IP, and DICOM to lab instruments even when the internet disappears.
Cloud Platform – syncs the data once connectivity returns and layers on analytics, billing, and AI.
Your mission is to own everything inside the Box:
Harden and automate the Ubuntu image (PXE or USB) so a new device is lab-ready in < 60 minutes.
Design and maintain a Docker-orchestrated services cluster.
Build parsers & connectors for any weird proprietary protocol a haematology analyzer throws at you.
Implement robust offline-first sync with Yjs/Automerge CRDTs and our backend.
Ship OTA updates with zero downtime; log / metrics pipeline must survive power cuts.
Leave breadcrumbs: Excellent docs, shell scripts, and CI workflows that any future engineer can use.
You’ll be employee # <10, working with the founder directly (hey there 👋) and shaping Mediverse’s core IP from Day 0.
Requirements4 + years building and operating Linux-based edge/IoT platforms.
Fluency in Docker & Compose.
Advanced-level knowledge of Javascript (Node JS expertise)
Basic understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocols - GATT protocol
Solid scripting in Bash (bonus: one systems language - Go, or Python is nice).
Networking chops: VLANs, static routing, reverse proxies (Traefik/Caddy/Nginx), TLS, VPN (Tailscale).
Comfort with serial ports, USB, TCP/IP, and packet sniffers (Wireshark, Logic).
Experience shipping production-grade CI/CD for embedded or remote-fleet devices.
Security mindset—crypto basics, least-privilege, SBOMs, partitioned firewalls.
Strong written communication; you can turn tribal knowledge into markdown that survives you.
Nice-to-haves: ASTM/HL7/FHIR know-how, is aware of the existence of CornerstoneJS, iinkJS, ElectronJS.
BenefitsCompetitive base salary + founder-level equity—own a slice of the platform you’re building.
Choose your gear budget (we’re partial to Framework / ThinkPad).
Hybrid freedom: work from home, drop in at the office for system tests.
Quarterly “Lab Immersion” trips—see your firmware move real patient samples.
Annual learning budget for conferences, certs, or side projects that sharpen your craft.
Comprehensive HMO (you + one dependent) and 20 days PTO—forced recharge during network shutdowns 😉.
Edge Computing, Linux (Ubuntu 22.04), Docker, Node-RED, FlowFuse, Supabase, Serial Communication, ASTM 1394, HL7, DICOM, TCP/IP, Bash, Go, Rust, CI/CD, DevOps, Networking, Offline-First, CRDT, Security Hardening, IoT, Healthcare IT, Embedded Systems
Skills Required
- 4+ years building and operating Linux-based edge or IoT platforms
- Fluency with Docker and Docker Compose
- Advanced JavaScript and Node.js expertise
- Basic understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy and GATT protocols
- Solid Bash scripting skills
- Networking experience with VLANs, static routing, reverse proxies, TLS, and VPNs
- Experience with serial ports, USB, TCP/IP, and packet sniffers such as Wireshark or Logic
- Experience shipping production-grade CI/CD for embedded or remote-fleet devices
- Security knowledge including cryptography basics, least privilege, SBOMs, and partitioned firewalls
- Strong written communication and technical documentation skills
- Go or Python systems programming experience
- ASTM, HL7, or FHIR knowledge
- Familiarity with CornerstoneJS, iinkJS, or ElectronJS
What We Do
Mediverse is a Nigeria-born health-technology company developing AI-native laboratory software for African diagnostic facilities. Its system connects lab instruments and sample workflows to a cloud platform for managing laboratory data, patients, referrals, billing, and performance analytics. It aims to replace paper and spreadsheet processes, speed diagnostic turnaround, support quality control, and help laboratories deliver accurate results and meet international standards.
