Senior Embedded Engineer (AI IP)

TL;DR

Senior Embedded Engineer (AI IP): Developing high-performance reference drivers for AI hardware with an accent on hardware-software interface design and system-level optimization. Focus on building scalable driver layers, collaborating with kernel teams, and supporting customer integrations in complex environments including safety-critical systems.

Location: Must be based in Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a computing company building high-performance AI platforms and RISC-V CPUs to redefine the computing paradigm.

What you will do

• Design and evolve driver layers providing high-performance APIs for AI devices.
• Define driver interfaces and specifications for internal and third-party hardware.
• Collaborate with kernel and hardware teams to ensure efficient cross-layer design.
• Drive performance engineering, including benchmarking, profiling, and API optimization.
• Support external customer integrations and define hardware-software boundaries.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in drivers or low-level systems programming.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++.
• Solid understanding of hardware-software interfaces and Linux kernel concepts.
• Experience working with external customers or partners to support driver interfaces.
• Must be eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology.

Nice to have

• Exposure to safety-critical systems or Functional Safety standards such as ISO 26262.
• Experience with automotive platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and RISC-V technology.
• Collaborative environment focused on solving complex technical problems.
• Equal opportunity employer.