Software Performance Engineer (C++)

TL;DR

Software Performance Engineer (C++/Python): Designing and optimizing device drivers and software frameworks to enhance application efficiency across modern computing platforms with an accent on low-level system programming and hardware potential. Focus on implementing performance enhancement algorithms, analyzing application behavior, and validating benchmarks.

Location: On-site presence required in Santa Clara or Folsom, California, US

Salary: $111,030.00 - $211,200.00 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in semiconductor and software technology, focusing on leadership AI technologies and foundational software stacks for client and data center markets.

What you will do

• Design and develop software frameworks and device drivers to optimize application workloads.
• Implement code analysis and performance enhancement algorithms.
• Analyze application behavior to identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain optimization tools and runtime systems.
• Validate and benchmark performance improvements using debugging and profiling techniques.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate optimization solutions.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Santa Clara or Folsom, California.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of C/C++ programming experience.
• 1+ years of Python programming experience for tooling and scripting.
• Experience with system-level programming involving memory management, pointers, and low-level operations.
• Knowledge of Assembly Language (x86, ARM, RISC-V, or MIPS).

Nice to have

• Master's degree in a related technical field.
• Experience with compiler technologies (LLVM, GCC) or virtualization technologies.
• Background in performance profiling and workload analysis.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and computer architecture.
• Knowledge of operating system process and memory management.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefit programs including health insurance, retirement, and vacation.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies and foundational software stacks.