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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Hayden AI

Hayden AI

51-200 employees

Autonomous traffic management platform using AI

Automotive & Transportation
AI & Machine Learning
Government & Public Sector

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Requires in-office presence in San Francisco.

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
CUDA
Data Structures & Algorithms
Operating Systems
Computer Vision
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 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.
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.

Hayden AI has developed an autonomous traffic management platform that enhances urban mobility by using artificial intelligence to turn vehicles into mobile street sensors. These sensors gather real-time data to create a digital twin of the city, which helps monitor and manage traffic flow and road safety. The platform primarily serves transit agencies in major cities, enabling them to enforce dedicated bus lanes, which improves safety, on-time performance, and reduces costs. Unlike competitors, Hayden AI combines mobile sensors with citizen-driven data for a comprehensive view of traffic conditions. The goal is to make public transportation more efficient and reliable while ensuring safer urban environments.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$103.3M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

34%

2 year growth

110%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning the Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility competition and launching pilots in European cities like Barcelona and Tallinn highlight Hayden AI's potential for international expansion.
  • The recent $90 million Series C funding led by TPG's The Rise Fund indicates strong investor confidence and provides ample resources for scaling operations.
  • Partnerships with Verra Mobility and other stakeholders enhance the platform's capabilities, making it a comprehensive solution for urban traffic management.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on public transit agencies as primary clients could limit market diversification and revenue streams.
  • Integration challenges with existing city infrastructure and varying regulations across regions may slow down deployment and adoption.

What makes Hayden AI unique

  • Hayden AI's use of AI-powered mobile street sensors to create a digital twin of the city sets it apart from traditional traffic management solutions.
  • The company's focus on enforcing dedicated bus lanes and reducing operational costs for transit agencies provides a unique value proposition in the urban mobility sector.
  • Strategic partnerships with companies like Verra Mobility and significant funding rounds, including a $90 million Series C, bolster its competitive edge.