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Senior Firmware Engineer

Hayden AI

San Francisco, CAHybridFull-time$176–228K/yrPosted 4 days agoVerified open 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$176–228K/yr
Location
San Francisco, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Hayden AI seeks a Senior Firmware Engineer to lead low‑level software development for edge AI systems, designing Linux kernel drivers, enabling hardware platforms, and optimizing high‑throughput data paths for cameras, sensors, and communications on embedded ARM64 devices.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Linux KernelDevice Driver DevelopmentC ProgrammingLinux Kernel ModulesBoard Support PackagesLinux InternalsHardware Interfaces and ProtocolsCamera Subsystems V4L2GStreamerVideo PipelinesARM64 Embedded PlatformsBoard Bring‑UpNVIDIA JetsonGNSSIMULTE/5G ModemsCANStorage Devices

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering or Related Technical Discipline5+ Years Professional Firmware Development Experience

Full job description

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 Senior Firmware Engineer with deep expertise in Linux kernel and device driver development to join our Device Software team. In this role, you will own the low-level software stack that interfaces directly with hardware, enabling reliable, high-performance operation of our edge AI systems in production environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel device drivers for cameras, sensors, networking, and custom hardware peripherals

  • Own Linux kernel bring-up and platform enablement on embedded ARM64 systems (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson platforms)

  • Debug and resolve complex issues across kernel space, drivers, and hardware interactions (timing, interrupts, DMA, memory)

  • Develop and optimize high-throughput data paths (e.g., camera pipelines, CSI, ISP, video encode/decode)

  • Work closely with hardware teams to support board bring-up, hardware validation, and signal-level debugging

  • Implement and maintain driver support for peripherals such as GNSS, IMU, LTE/5G modems, CAN, and storage devices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or related technical discipline

  • Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in firmware development or a related field

  • Strong programming experience in C, with deep expertise in Linux kernel and device driver development

  • Proven experience developing and debugging Linux kernel modules, drivers, and BSPs

  • Deep understanding of Linux internals

  • Hands-on experience with hardware interfaces and protocols

  • Experience with camera subsystems (V4L2), GStreamer, or video pipelines is highly preferred

  • Strong experience with ARM64 embedded platforms and board bring-up

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