Firmware Engineer (RTOS)

TL;DR

Firmware Engineer (RTOS): Designing and implementing software for embedded consumer devices with an accent on low-level bring-up, power optimization, and reliability. Focus on bridging cutting-edge AI hardware with real-world constraints like memory and latency.

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, CA) - 4 days in office per week. Relocation assistance available.

Salary: $293,000 – $325,000 + Equity

Company

hirify.global is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices.
• Own low-level bring-up and debug new hardware boards.
• Contribute to defining software requirements, interfaces, and test plans.
• Analyze and optimize performance, memory, and power profiles.
• Perform root-cause analysis on field issues and deliver robust fixes.
• Establish and maintain high software engineering standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience shipping embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C and C++.
• Experience with embedded toolchains, operating systems, and debugging tools.
• Proven track record in both rapid prototyping and scalable product development.
• Must be based in or relocate to San Francisco, CA.

Nice to have

• Experience with Zephyr RTOS.
• Knowledge of networking/wireless stacks (BLE, Wi-Fi).
• Experience with robotic system bring-up or Linux kernel development.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model (4 days in office).
• Relocation assistance for new employees.
• Opportunity to work on the boundary of AI and custom hardware.
• Environment focused on safety and human-centric AI development.