Principal Engineer, AI Software Solutions (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer, AI Software Solutions (AI): Leading technical engagements and software optimization for enterprise, cloud, and AI workloads with an accent on hardware-software integration and performance tuning. Focus on driving the adoption of hirify.global technologies, prototyping complex solutions, and influencing future product design through deep technical expertise.

Location: Must be based in the US (Hybrid model in Folsom or Santa Clara, California).

Salary: $255,850–$361,200 USD

Company

A global leader in semiconductor design and manufacturing, driving innovation across AI, cloud, and client computing.

What you will do

• Collaborate with customers and the open-source community to develop, test, and optimize software solutions.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor for AI and client computing domains.
• Research and prototype software that leverages hirify.global product capabilities.
• Evangelize software tools and methodologies to the technical ecosystem.
• Lead pre-enabling and product development efforts for future hardware launches.
• Identify key workloads to inform future product requirements and design enhancements.

Requirements

• Must be based in the US.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in software development or optimization.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and system-level software development.
• Hands-on experience with software validation, modeling, and proof-of-concept design.
• Proficiency in debugging and optimization techniques across multiple programming languages.

Nice to have

• Master's degree with 10+ years of experience or PhD with 8+ years.
• Previous experience in customer-facing consulting or technical support roles.
• Deep familiarity with AI and client computing market segments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and vacation programs.
• Hybrid work model allowing flexibility between on-site and off-site work.
• Supportive environment focused on career growth and technological innovation.