Application Engineer, Software/Firmware (OEM Integrations)

TL;DR

Application Engineer, Software/Firmware (OEM Integrations) (Embedded Linux/C): Bridging Karman with OEM hardware and platform partners by adapting and integrating the embedded OS and firmware stack with an accent on Linux BSP/driver bring-up, kernel-level debugging, and end-to-end OEM integration validation. Focus on building repeatable integration processes and automating test frameworks/configuration checkers while owning integration execution from kickoff through deployment.

Company

hirify.global builds an AI platform for orchestrating power in AI data centers, enabling more compute capacity from existing energy infrastructure.

What you will do

• Partner with OEM software/firmware teams to assess platforms and define integration points for embedding Karman.
• Develop and adapt OS-level and firmware components (e.g., Linux BSP, drivers, embedded services) for each OEM platform.
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues using embedded toolchains (debuggers, tracing/profiling, tuning utilities).
• Lead OEM-facing technical calls, design reviews, and on-site visits to gather requirements and troubleshoot.
• Own end-to-end OEM integration execution: kickoff, design, validation, release, and deployment.
• Design and automate test frameworks/configuration checkers and maintain integration artifacts (checklists, test plans, guides, KPI trackers).

Requirements

• Location: Must be performed remotely from within the United States; periodic travel to OEM partner sites and the company’s HQ in Ann Arbor, MI is required.
• 6+ years of hands-on embedded OS and firmware development experience, including direct customer/partner-facing work.
• Strong embedded Linux experience: BSP bring-up, driver development, and kernel-level debugging.
• Fluency with embedded development toolchain: debuggers (e.g., JTAG, GDB), tracing/profiling tools, and system tuning utilities.
• Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded development, plus Python or Rust for tooling/automation.
• Ability to design and implement integration validation tools, configuration checks, or test automation for embedded environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with flexible paid time off.
• Competitive compensation and benefits: health, dental, vision, and employer-match 401(k).
• Mentorship and growth opportunities within a collaborative team.
• Equal employment opportunity and a diversity & inclusion-focused workplace.