NPU Compiler SW Engineer (AI)

Location: Bucharest, Romania

Company

hirify.global develops secure connectivity, embedded processing, and edge-computing solutions for connected vehicles and smart connected applications.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, debug, and optimize compiler technology for NXP NPU hardware.
• Create, test, and maintain software for deploying neural networks on the proprietary Neutron neural accelerator.
• Work with discriminative and generative AI/ML models, neural-network architectures, inference, optimization, and deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineering teams to improve software-stack performance, robustness, and usability.
• Provide technical support to customers and troubleshoot programming, compilation, and network-configuration issues.
• Use agentic AI tools and modern software lifecycle practices in Agile ML software-development teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of compiler technologies and strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, embedded systems, operating systems, and Linux development.
• Knowledge of machine-learning concepts including CNN, Conv2D, DepthwiseConv2D, pooling, Dense layers, nonlinear activations, and quantization.
• Knowledge of signal processing and common algorithms, including matrix algebra, convolution, correlation, and lookup tables.
• Fluent written and spoken English, strong troubleshooting abilities, and good technical presentation skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with LLVM or MLIR compiler infrastructure.
• Knowledge of transformer networks and deep-learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch.
• Familiarity with neural-network architectures including SSD, MobileNet, ResNet, and YOLO.
• Knowledge of MISRA C/C++, CERT, HIS, or ASPICE standards.
• Experience with Agile methodology, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment with flexible working hours and a work-from-home policy.
• Bonus plan, lunch vouchers, vacation days based on seniority, and the option to purchase company shares at a 15% discount.
• Online and offline learning opportunities for professional development.
• Bucharest office with public-transport access, nearby restaurants and parks, relaxation areas, a library, cafeteria, and restaurant.
• Employee social activities, free coffee, fresh fruit, and community-support initiatives.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application with a CV.
• Complete an initial phone or video conversation with a Talent Acquisition Consultant after CV screening.
• Participate in several business interviews.