Quantizer, Research Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Quantizer, Research Engineer (AI): Leading the evolution of quantization technology for NXP's game-changing AI solutions with an accent on designing novel PTQ/QAT algorithms and implementing them in a high-performance C++ production environment. Focus on bridging academic research with industrial reality, ensuring efficient and reliable customer models on hardware.

Location: Onsite in Guadalajara, Mexico

Company

hirify.global fosters innovation and develops game-changing AI solutions for edge devices.

What you will do

• Actively survey the latest research on quantization, compression, and numerical precision.
• Develop mathematically rigorous approximation algorithms and mixed-precision strategies.
• Translate research prototypes into robust, optimized C++ production code.
• Integrate quantization metadata with compilers, runtimes, and kernels.
• Design deterministic calibration strategies and implement statistical analysis tools.
• Mentor engineering team on numerical methods and contribute to intellectual property.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics with a focus on Machine Learning, Deep Learning, or Numerical Analysis.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (STL, memory management) and Python.
• Deep understanding of linear algebra, probability/statistics, and optimization theory.
• Practical experience with PTQ/QAT workflows, low-precision arithmetic (int8, int4, fp8), and troubleshooting numerical instability.
• Experience with model formats (ONNX, PyTorch, TensorFlow) and graph-level optimizations.
• Must be able to work onsite in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Nice to have

• Experience with compiler infrastructure (MLIR, LLVM, TVM, Glow).
• Research focus on hardware-aware neural network design or co-design.
• Experience implementing custom kernels or runtime support for NPUs/accelerators.
• Familiarity with firmware constraints in embedded systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of AI and edge computing.
• Work on innovative projects that solve real-world challenges.
• Opportunity to grow with a dynamic, forward-thinking company.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative work environment.