System Application Engineer (Software)

Location: San Jose, United States; on-site

Company

hirify.global is a well-funded startup building photonics infrastructure for AI supercomputing, including optical interconnects and scalable photonic engines.

What you will do

• Lead software-driven integration for 51.2T and next-generation switches, including API configuration, automation frameworks, and management of 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers.
• Act as the primary technical interface for customers, translating system requirements into software-supported end-to-end solutions.
• Debug interoperability issues across switch OS/SDKs, DSP firmware, Layer 1/Layer 2 protocol stacks, and optical module control interfaces.
• Create customer demonstrations, software workflows, validation scripts, switch bring-up procedures, link diagnostics, and performance verification.
• Develop Python or similar scripts and automation tools for triage, link tuning, and test execution.
• Collaborate with software, optical, hardware, thermal, and mechanical engineering teams on scalable integration in AI networking environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of optical transceivers, control interfaces, configuration protocols, and performance metrics.
• Hands-on experience with DSP configuration tools, module firmware interaction, and high-speed link debugging.
• Deep familiarity with AI networking switch software, including OS/SDK configuration, management protocols, and Layer 1/Layer 2 behavior.
• Strong proficiency with Python or similar scripting languages for automation, debugging, and system-level validation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and customer-facing skills, with the ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with 800G modules, 1.6T architectures, or 51.2T switches.
• Experience at optical-transceiver or networking-system companies.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and significant equity compensation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Opportunity to work on AI and data-center infrastructure with an experienced, collaborative team.
• Fast-paced environment with opportunities for impact and career growth.