Embedded Linux Software Engineer (Robotics AI)

Location: Toronto GTA; on-site

Salary: CA$150K–CA$170K per year, plus potential equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global builds data infrastructure for robotics and embodied AI, including data capture, labeling, and hardware-enabled workflows for AI labs and robotics companies.

What you will do

• Develop and debug embedded Linux software on real capture hardware, from board bring-up through deployment.
• Build reliable services and data paths that preserve recordings during long sessions and interrupted operations.
• Improve system performance, power consumption, resource usage, and recovery behavior.
• Work with hardware and test engineers to reproduce field failures and validate fixes across device configurations.

Requirements

• Strong C or C++ skills and proficiency in Python or shell scripting.
• Understanding of Linux processes, threads, memory management, I/O, filesystems, and system-level debugging.
• Hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting software on ARM or comparable embedded hardware.
• Ability to analyze concurrency, timing, data integrity, resource usage, and failure recovery.
• Experience building reproducible software releases and testing under realistic hardware and operating conditions.

Nice to have

• Experience with V4L2, GStreamer, camera ISPs, Yocto, Buildroot, signed updates, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Depth in camera systems or device platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and supportive candidate experience with interview accommodations available.
• Equal treatment and opportunity throughout recruitment, selection, and employment.
• Compensation may include equity, health and wellness benefits, and other company programs.
• AI is used in recruitment for administrative support, while evaluations and hiring decisions remain human-led.