About Us

At Hayden AI, we are on a mission to harness the power of computer vision to transform the way transit systems and other government agencies address real-world challenges.

From bus lane and bus stop enforcement to transportation optimization technologies and beyond, our innovative mobile perception system empowers our clients to accelerate transit, enhance street safety, and drive toward a sustainable future.

What the job involves

We are seeking an experienced Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded software for the Nvidia Jetson platform. In this role, you will take ownership of critical projects, mentor team members, and drive innovation in the design, development, and optimization of software components that power next-generation devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the development, porting, and maintenance of operating systems (OS), boot software, device drivers, and run-time environments for CPU subsystems on the Jetson platform.

• Lead performance optimization initiatives, focusing on algorithms and architectures tailored to the Jetson platform.

• Define and enhance infrastructure and tooling strategies for performance analysis, driving efficiency across the development lifecycle.

• Oversee the integration of diverse devices and sensors, such as GNSS, IMU, and LTE, into cohesive systems.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to establish and maintain technical roadmaps for embedded system solutions.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development, with demonstrated leadership in large-scale projects.

• Advanced expertise in C and C++ programming.

• Deep understanding of system-level Linux, including kernel space, drivers, system structure, platform porting/bringup, and embedded systems development.

• Extensive experience with ARM64-based platforms and a solid grasp of CPU and GPU architectures.

• Proficiency in CUDA/OpenCL programming and video processing pipelines.

• Strong background in Signal/Image Processing, Computer Vision, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, or a similar field.

• Expertise in CAN or CAN-FD communication protocols.

• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and verifying over-the-air (OTA) update systems for OS, applications, and firmware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and mentoring engineers.

• Strong project management skills with a focus on meeting timelines and delivering results.

Benefits and Perks

There are endless learning and development opportunities from a highly diverse and talented peer group, including experts in a wide range of fields (AI, Computer Vision, Government Contracting, Systems & Device Engineering, Operations, Communications, and more!)

• Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents (for US employees)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)

• 401(k) with 3% company matching

• Unlimited PTO

• Daily catered lunches in our San Francisco office

At Hayden AI, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment that ensures that every individual has the opportunity to contribute to our mission and achieve their full potential. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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