Technology Researcher (Advanced Hardware & Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Technology Researcher (Advanced Hardware & Infrastructure): Evaluating and optimizing emerging hardware and infrastructure technologies for a cloud analytics and data platform with an accent on distributed systems, GPUs, and performance impact. Focus on designing and executing research spikes, building business cases for technology recommendations, and leveraging AI-assisted development tools.

Location: Hybrid, San Diego, CA, USA

Salary: $84,000.00 – $126,000.00 Annually

Company

hirify.global builds a complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI, empowering customers with harmonized data and trusted AI for better decisions across various industries.

What you will do

• Evaluate emerging hardware and infrastructure technologies (compute, storage, networking, GPUs, DPUs, accelerators, eBPF, DASK) for potential platform integration.
• Design and execute targeted research spikes and proof-of-concept projects to validate technology value and measure performance impact.
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to scope, test, benchmark, and document technology enhancements.
• Research industry trends, academic innovations, and partner technologies to identify optimization opportunities.
• Build business cases and present technology recommendations through innovation reviews.
• Leverage AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate prototyping and development cycles.

Requirements

• Distributed systems engineering background with multi-node architecture experience.
• 2-3+ years in backend development, systems engineering, or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience with CUDA X, NVIDIA GPU ecosystem, rocM/HIP, and AMD GPU ecosystem.
• Proficiency in public cloud platforms.
• Foundational database systems knowledge.
• Scripting/automation capabilities (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Comfortable with modern AI-assisted coding tools and platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (distributed systems focus), Computer Engineering, or IT.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture with a flexible work model, trusting employees to make decisions about how, when, and where they work.
• Focus on well-being and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
• Comprehensive benefits programs including healthcare, life and disability insurance plans.
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan and time-off programs.
• Eligible for annual incentive plans based on company financial attainment and individual performance.