Neuromorphic AI Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Neuromorphic AI Software Engineer (AI): Designing, implementing, and optimizing hirify.global's neuromorphic AI software stack and SDK to enable high-performance physical AI applications. Focus on collaborating with architects and cross-functional teams, integrating neuromorphic software into leading robotics, IoT, and sensing frameworks, and optimizing HW/SW co-design for performance and scalability.

Location: Hybrid role based in Germany, Munich

Company

hirify.global is pioneering event-driven, sparse, and massively parallel neuro-inspired processing with its Loihi series of research chips to transform breakthroughs into real-world AI products.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and test components of the neuromorphic AI software stack, including model optimization, compiler, and runtime modules.
• Collaborate with customers and partners to design optimized algorithms and applications.
• Partner with hardware architects to optimize HW/SW co-design for performance and scalability.
• Integrate neuromorphic software into leading robotics, IoT, and sensing frameworks for broad ecosystem adoption.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of software processes.
• Assist in profiling and benchmarking software performance.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, preferably in AI, compiler, or deployment frameworks (Triton, MLIR, IREE, ONNX, OpenVINO, TVM, XLA).
• 3+ years in software architecture and design methodologies for scalable systems.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++, with a proven track record of writing high-quality, production-grade code.
• 3+ years of experience with deep learning, mathematical optimization, or AI frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with experience working in collaborative, cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Expertise in low-level systems and accelerator programming (CUDA, LLVM, OneAPI, OpenCL, SYCL).
• Familiarity with parallel computing paradigms and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of unconventional AI hardware accelerators and neuromorphic computing.
• Background in robotics and robotic software frameworks (ROS2, Isaac, Holoscan).
• Experience defining software architecture roadmaps for emerging technologies, prior contributions to open-source projects, and a deep understanding of machine learning and AI algorithms.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model, allowing employees to split time between working on-site at hirify.global Munich and off-site.
• Opportunity to join hirify.global's Chief Technology Office (CTO AI NEX) focused on AI innovation and market penetration.
• Work on disruptive and transformative AI solutions, leveraging technology innovation and incubation.
• Contribute to bringing hirify.global's neuromorphic technology innovations to market.
• Be part of a diverse team of engineers and researchers who have pioneered sparse, event-based, neuromorphic architecture.