Engineering Manager (Compute Optimization)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Compute Optimization): Leading a team of software performance engineers to optimize on-bot autonomy software runtime with an accent on latency targets and compute resource allocation. Focus on building self-service optimization frameworks, managing cross-functional alignment, and optimizing CPU/GPU microarchitectures.

Location: Hybrid; Must be based in Foster City, CA

Salary: $245,000 - $307,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market.

What you will do

• Manage a team of 4-6 engineers focused on optimizing the software performance of the on-bot autonomy software stack.
• Lead cross-functional optimization efforts to hit strict system response (latency) targets.
• Achieve alignment between cross-functional leaders across the Software organization on compute resource allocations and budgets.
• Hire, grow, and develop talent specializing in performance optimization.
• Build self-service frameworks to shift performance optimization left, enabling quicker iteration loops for developers.

Requirements

• BS in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency with C++ and concurrent execution (parallel) programming frameworks.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of CPU and recent GPU microarchitectures (e.g., Ampere, Blackwell).
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and leadership alignment.
• Prior experience managing teams of three or more FTE software engineers.

Nice to have

• Experience in robotics, aviation, automotive, or high-performance computing.
• Experience shipping real-time or near-real-time software autonomy or robotics software in production.
• Expertise in debugging and optimizing CPU/GPU kernels and ML models using tools like Nsight Systems, Compute, or Perfetto.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, long-term care, and life insurance.
• Equity components: Amazon RSUs and hirify.global Stock Appreciation Rights.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and bereavement.
• Sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package.