Senior Software Developer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Developer (AI): Building software for virtual development environments, SIL workflows, and AI‑enhanced simulation capabilities with an accent on automation and embedded systems. Focus on developing backend services for virtual ECUs, integrating AI/ML components into validation pipelines, and optimizing compute‑intensive workloads.

Location: Hybrid (Markham or Oshawa, Ontario); must report to the office at least three days per week.

Salary: $115,000 – $164,600

Company

hirify.global is a global automotive leader striving for a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

What you will do

• Develop backend services supporting virtual ECUs, simulation orchestration, and model execution.
• Build tools for SIL workflows, including scenario execution, data capture, and automation.
• Integrate AI/ML components into simulation and validation pipelines.
• Design APIs for simulation control, artifact management, and orchestration.
• Optimize performance for compute‑intensive workloads.
• Contribute to CI/CD workflows for simulation and AI components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in software development, simulation, or embedded systems.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, C#, or Java.
• Experience with simulation or virtualization (vECUs, FMUs, SIL).
• Understanding of cloud services and distributed systems.
• Must be based in Markham or Oshawa, Ontario; no immigration sponsorship provided.

Nice to have

• Experience with microservices and Kubernetes for running compute workloads.
• Performance tuning expertise for simulation or AI pipelines.
• Experience with automotive data and domain modeling.
• Advanced knowledge of ontology technologies (Owl, RDF, SPARQL) and design patterns.
• Familiarity with ML lifecycle basics, vector search, or embeddings.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and parental/adoption leave.
• Life insurance plans for the employee and their family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for employees, family, and friends.