Principal Hardware Systems Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Hardware Systems Engineer (AI): Defining and scaling hardware and automation systems for high-volume fulfillment operations with an accent on electromechanical platforms and integration of hardware and software. Focus on solving complex operational challenges and advancing fulfillment automation infrastructure.

Location: Headquartered in Boston

Company

hirify.global is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company.

What you will do

• Define end-to-end architecture for hardware and automation systems across fulfillment and operational workflows.
• Lead technical decision-making across electromechanical systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, maintainability, and production readiness.
• Partner with external vendors, contractors, and system integrators to guide development, review technical designs, and validate delivery quality.
• Translate operational and product requirements into technical specifications, validation plans, test procedures, and system acceptance criteria.
• Drive reliability and observability initiatives across production systems, including telemetry, diagnostics, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.
• Shape the long-term technical strategy for automation initiatives, including standardized hardware platforms, integration frameworks, and deployment best practices.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience working with electromechanical systems, industrial automation, robotics, embedded systems, or related technologies.
• Deep cross-disciplinary engineering expertise spanning mechanical, electrical, controls, and embedded systems, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues.
• Experience working with motion control systems, sensors, motor drives, PLCs, and industrial communication protocols such as RS-232/485, Modbus, or EtherNet/IP.
• Strong understanding of hardware and software integration concepts, including APIs, control flows, telemetry systems, diagnostics, and production monitoring.
• Experience overseeing external vendors, contract manufacturers, or system integrators through technical execution, validation, and deployment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly present technical risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations across teams and leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
• Committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.