Sr/Staff Graphics Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Sr/Staff Graphics Engineer (Robotics): Building and optimizing the graphics rendering stack and UI framework for humanoid robot displays with an accent on high-performance rendering on embedded Linux. Focus on implementing Vulkan/OpenGL ES pipelines, developing custom shaders, and creating fluid HMI interfaces.

Location: San Jose, CA

Salary: $150,000 - $275,000

Company

hirify.global is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots with human-level intelligence for home and commercial markets.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and optimize the graphics rendering stack for robot head displays, from GPU pipelines to UI components.
• Build and maintain Qt/QML-based applications targeting embedded Linux systems with strict resource constraints.
• Develop and tune shaders for real-time vector graphics, animations, and visual effects.
• Implement and optimize Vulkan and OpenGL ES rendering pipelines to achieve high-framerate output.
• Collaborate with the Design team and Head of HMI to translate creative vision into pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces.
• Profile rendering performance to ensure consistent frame rates with minimal power draw on embedded hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of industry experience in graphics or UI engineering.
• Expert-level proficiency in Qt and QML, including custom rendering and optimization.
• Deep hands-on experience with Vulkan, OpenGL ES, and shader authoring (GLSL/SPIR-V).
• Proven track record of developing for resource-constrained embedded systems (limited RAM, GPU, thermal envelope).
• Solid C++ skills and familiarity with Linux userspace development.
• Must be based in or able to work from San Jose, CA.

Nice to have

• Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Knowledge of scene graph architectures or retained-mode rendering frameworks.
• Experience with SVG or other vector graphics GPU-accelerated rendering.
• Knowledge of display hardware interfaces (MIPI DSI, HDMI) and EGLFS/DRM/KMS backends.
• Background in HMI or human-robot interaction design.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge humanoid robots with human-level intelligence.
• Collaborative environment working directly with design leadership and the Head of HMI.
• Competitive annual base salary range.
• Comprehensive compensation package with additional components based on individual experience.