RISC-V AI / HPC & Agentic Software Engineering Lead (AI)

TL;DR

RISC-V AI / HPC & Agentic Software Engineering Lead (AI/HPC): Enabling AI and HPC software stacks on hirify.global’s RISC-V processors with an accent on low-level kernel infrastructure and agentic AI runtimes. Focus on hardware-software co-design, distributed execution frameworks, and optimizing performance-critical code paths.

Location: Remote, based out of North America

Salary: $100k - $500k

Company

hirify.global is developing next-generation RISC-V CPUs optimized for AI, high-performance computing, and autonomous AI systems.

What you will do

• Integrate and optimize LLK (Low-Level Kernel) infrastructure for CPU execution.
• Lead the bring-up of a RISC-V-native agentic AI software stack.
• Develop runtime orchestration, distributed execution frameworks, and memory systems for goal-driven AI.
• Collaborate with CPU architects and compiler engineers to align software capabilities with RISC-V architectural features.
• Translate performance targets into architectural and software requirements.

Requirements

• Deep experience in HPC and AI software stacks.
• Solid understanding of RISC-V architecture (ISA, extensions, micro-architecture).
• Proficiency in C/C++ and systems programming.
• Experience with agentic AI frameworks, distributed execution systems, or orchestration platforms.
• Familiarity with compiler toolchains such as LLVM and GCC.
• Must be based in North America.
• Must be eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology.

Nice to have

• Experience with vectorization or custom ISA extensions.
• Experience with accelerator integration.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI hardware at the hardware-software boundary.
• Environment valuing collaboration, curiosity, and solving hard problems.