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Root Access

AI-powered IDE and firmware code generation

Head of Media and Marketing

Full-Time
No salary listed
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New York, NY, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must have an exceptional sense of taste in storytelling, visuals, pacing, and presentation.
  • The candidate must have a strong portfolio demonstrating work across video, design, and written content.
  • The candidate must be able to independently create polished content from raw ideas.
  • The candidate must have strong video editing and production skills.
  • The candidate must have experience with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut, Blender, or equivalent.
  • The candidate must have strong writing ability with a sharp sense of voice and positioning.
  • The candidate must be able to understand and communicate highly technical concepts.
  • The candidate must be comfortable working directly with technical founders and engineering teams.
  • The candidate must demonstrate high ownership, strong creative instincts, resourcefulness, rapid execution, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Help create and refine the Root Access brand voice across all media.
  • Produce high-quality videos, technical explainers, documentaries, interviews, demos, and short-form content.
  • Create graphics, visuals, motion assets, presentations, and brand materials.
  • Translate complex embedded systems and artificial intelligence concepts into clear and compelling stories.
  • Showcase the work being achieved by customers and partners.
  • Write copy for launches, social media, website content, investor materials, and product messaging.
  • Build repeatable media systems for capturing product development, engineering breakthroughs, and customer outcomes.
  • Provide creative direction for launches, announcements, and major company moments.
  • Oversee contractors when necessary for content production.

About the company

Root Access provides AI-native tools for embedded systems engineers to streamline firmware development. Its main product, the Hideout IDE, is a universal IDE that lets engineers configure peripherals, generate code, and compile firmware across multiple toolchains, with an AI agent named Seb to help generate and validate code. It differentiates itself by using hardware datasheets and schematics (via Altium) to produce customized, validated firmware rather than generic templates, and targets robotics, defense, and industrial automation. Its goal is to shorten the firmware development cycle and deliver reliable embedded software for mission-critical hardware, with clients including Mitsubishi Electric and East West Manufacturing and a $2.1 million pre-seed round in 2025.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$2.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2025

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Docs updated September 4, 2026 show active development across Hideout and Seb.
  • Root Access added hardware-in-the-loop testing, raising trust for regulated engineering teams.
  • September 2025 pre-seed from AlleyCorp funds expansion into aerospace, defense, and heavy machinery.

What critics are saying

  • PlatformIO, Keil, IAR, and vendor IDEs already own embedded workflows today.
  • Root Access still lacks public revenue; a 2027 raise failure ends the company.
  • Defense and industrial buyers demand long pilots; Mitsubishi adoption alone does not prove scale.

What makes Root Access unique

  • Hideout ingests datasheets and schematics, unlike generic AI copilots for software.
  • Seb targets embedded firmware workflows with hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation.
  • Altium and Octopart integration gives Root Access board-level context competitors lack.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Meal Benefits

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Company News

LinkedIn
Oct 13th, 2025
We raised $2.1m to arm embedded engineers with AI The round was led by AlleyCorp with participation from Forum Ventures, Gold House, Mana Ventures, and angels Garuth A., Arpan Ajmera, Marshall… | Ryan Eppley | 87 comments

We raised $2.1m to arm embedded engineers with AI The round was led by AlleyCorp with participation from Forum Ventures, Gold House, Mana Ventures, and angels Garuth A., Arpan Ajmera, Marshall Singer + active personnel in the DOD. Grateful to you all for your support of Root Access! | 87 comments on LinkedIn