NPU Accelerator SW Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

NPU Accelerator SW Engineer (Automotive): Develop and integrate low-level software to enable NPU accelerators on automotive-grade MCUs/MPUs and integrate NPU functionality into layered automotive BSPs and software stacks with an accent on real-time and safety requirements. Focus on debugging, validation, and performance tuning on target hardware while ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and MISRA C/C++ coding guidelines.

Location: Bucharest

Company

hirify.global builds secure connectivity and edge processing solutions for embedded applications.

What you will do

• Develop and integrate low-level software for NPU accelerators on automotive-grade MCUs and MPUs.
• Integrate NPU functionality into existing BSPs and complex automotive software stacks, meeting real-time and safety requirements.
• Work with RTOS environments (AUTOSAR) and/or embedded Linux to support AI/ML workloads.
• Collaborate with hardware, AI/ML, and systems engineering teams to define and optimize accelerator usage.
• Perform debugging, validation, and performance tuning on target automotive hardware.
• Ensure compliance with automotive safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and coding guidelines (e.g., MISRA C/C++).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of embedded software development using Embedded C/C++.
• Experience with NPU or AI accelerator integration in embedded systems.
• Proficiency in baremetal/RTOS and/or embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot).
• Experience integrating software into large, layered automotive software stacks.
• Strong understanding of hardware-software interfaces, memory-mapped I/O, and DMA.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI/ML inference frameworks in embedded automotive contexts (e.g., TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime).
• Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262), ASPICE, and MISRA compliance.
• Exposure to ADAS, sensor fusion, or audio algorithm stacks with AI/ML.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and agile development methodologies.
• Experience with dsp/HiFi5/accelerator firmware or driver development and performance optimization (e.g., multicore).

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time position with a bonus plan.
• Lunch vouchers and vacation days based on seniority.
• Possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount.
• Flexible work hours and a work-from-home policy.
• Learning opportunities via online and offline training.
• On-site office in Bucharest with relaxation areas and easy access to public transport.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application and share a CV; pass CV screening.
• Complete an initial phone/video conversation with Talent Acquisition, followed by business interviews.
• Interviews may include security-related responsibilities and certification scope.