Location
San Francisco HQ Office
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
Research & Development
R&D - Device Platform
Compensation
Estimated Base Salary $180K – $212K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus
We determine fair compensation for each position by considering market rates, qualifications, experience, and location.
This job posting reflects a salary range based on different levels within the position, which are primarily determined by location. Your interview performance will help us determine your base salary offer within this range.
Keep in mind that salary is just one piece of Hayden’s total compensation package. We also offer equity and a company-wide bonus plan. Additional benefits are shared as part of this job posting.

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 a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our team and play a key role in developing embedded software for the Nvidia Jetson platform. You will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of software components that power next-generation devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, port, and maintain operating systems (OS), boot software, device drivers, and run-time environments for various CPU subsystems on the Jetson platform.
• Deep dive into performance optimization, focusing on algorithms specifically for the Jetson architecture.
• Enhance the infrastructure and tooling used for performance analysis, ensuring efficient development cycles.
• Interface with a range of devices and sensors, including GNSS, IMU, and LTE, to integrate them seamlessly with the overall system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong programming proficiency in C and C++.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with system-level Linux, encompassing kernel space, drivers, system structure, platform porting/bringup, and embedded systems development.
• Solid understanding of CPU and GPU architectures.
• Prior experience working with ARM64 based platforms.
• Familiarity with CUDA/OpenCL programming and video processing pipelines.
• Background in Signal/Image Processing, Computer Vision, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, or a similar field.
• Knowledge of CAN or CAN-FD communication protocols.
• Experience with system design, implementation, and verification of over-the-air (OTA) updates for OS, applications, and firmware.

• Develop, port, and maintain operating systems (OS), boot software, device drivers, and run-time environments for various CPU subsystems on the Jetson platform.
• Deep dive into performance optimization, focusing on algorithms specifically for the Jetson architecture.
• Enhance the infrastructure and tooling used for performance analysis, ensuring efficient development cycles.
• Interface with a range of devices and sensors, including GNSS, IMU, and LTE, to integrate them seamlessly with the overall system