Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Embedded Firmware)

Location: Santa Clara, California; onsite in an open-office and team environment

Company

hirify.global is a data platform company developing storage solutions for hyperscalers, AI labs, and the broader AI ecosystem.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and validate embedded firmware for DirectFlash SSD modules.
• Develop and maintain high-fidelity firmware simulation environments, including QEMU-based virtual platforms, to enable shift-left testing and reduce dependence on physical hardware.
• Create hardware models for controller logic, communication interfaces, PCIe, NVMe, and NAND media behavior.
• Design instrumentation tools for performance profiling and failure analysis in simulated environments.
• Automate CI/CD integration of simulations and virtual platforms into firmware release and validation processes.
• Partner with ASIC vendors to validate firmware behavior against RTL and digital logic designs before physical silicon is available.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building and scaling complex embedded, firmware, or hardware-software systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++, including object-oriented design and C++11 or later, plus strong Python skills for firmware and modeling development.
• Deep understanding of firmware-hardware interaction and the ability to translate complex schematics and data sheets into abstract software models.
• Solid understanding of Linux, including kernels and bootloaders, with the ability to root-cause issues across hardware and firmware boundaries.
• Strong knowledge of high-performance storage protocols such as PCIe and NVMe.
• Experience with embedded software development, RTOS, SoC, and hardware bring-up.
• Good verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite in an open-office and team environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Innovation-focused environment that values critical thinking and challenging technical work.
• Opportunities and support for professional growth and meaningful contributions.
• Collaborative team culture focused on mutual support and shared outcomes.
• Flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
• Inclusive workplace with employee resource groups and accessible hiring accommodations.