High Performance Compute (HPC) Software Engineer (Semiconductors)

TL;DR

High Performance Compute (HPC) Software Engineer (C++/Java): Designing and optimizing HPC software for large-scale Linux clusters with an accent on distributed parallel workloads and hardware-software co-optimization. Focus on maximizing throughput and latency across CPU, GPU, and network subsystems to enable semiconductor manufacturing.

Location: Onsite in Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Salary: $105,900 - $180,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, investing heavily in R&D to advance wafer and reticle manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and optimize HPC software for large-scale Linux clusters, including MPI, multithreading, and GPU-accelerated pipelines.
• Optimize application performance and power utilization across CPU, memory, storage, and network subsystems.
• Develop system-level tooling for cluster bring-up, diagnostics, and health monitoring.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems teams to define node, storage, and interconnect requirements.
• Participate in HW/SW co-debug activities to resolve performance bottlenecks and stability issues.
• Contribute to rack-level integration, including power, cooling, cabling, and physical layout.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Ann Arbor, MI.
• Strong experience developing HPC or systems software on Linux.
• Proficiency in Java, C++, or other performance-oriented languages.
• Hands-on experience with parallel computing (MPI, OpenMP, multithreading).
• Solid understanding of HPC hardware: CPUs, memory hierarchies, and networking (Ethernet/InfiniBand).

Nice to have

• Experience with GPU computing (CUDA, ROCm).
• Knowledge of containerized HPC environments (Docker, Singularity, Kubernetes).
• Experience in semiconductor or high-reliability systems environments.
• Familiarity with system reliability metrics like MTBF/MTBA.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• Student debt assistance and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.