Senior Software Engineer, Hayden AI

Device

$160-260k

+ Offer equity and a company-wide bonus plan

Python

Linux

C++

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

3 days a week in office

AI-powered smart traffic enforcement

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AI-powered smart traffic enforcement

101-200 employees

B2BTravelArtificial IntelligenceTransportManufacturingBig dataDeep TechComputer VisionMachine LearningSaaSMobile

Be an early applicant

$160-260k

+ Offer equity and a company-wide bonus plan

Python

Linux

C++

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

3 days a week in office

101-200 employees

B2BTravelArtificial IntelligenceTransportManufacturingBig dataDeep TechComputer VisionMachine LearningSaaSMobile

Company mission

To harness the power of computer vision to transform the way transit systems and other government agencies address real-world challenges.

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Company

Role

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who combines technical excellence with collaborative drive and thrives on solving complex engineering challenges
The qualifications below outline the experience and skills most relevant to success in this role. We recognize that skills and potential come in many forms, and we welcome diverse experiences that advance our mission
Experience: 5+ years in software engineering with a focus on embedded systems, device software, or IoT solutions
Core Skills: Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python; strong hands-on experience developing software for hardware devices; familiarity with Linux and real-time systems
Personal Attributes: Effective communicator; collaborative team player; adaptable and proactive problem-solver; ownership mindset
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to Have: Experience with computer vision, edge compute, low-level hardware interfaces, or cloud-connected devices; prior experience in mobility, transportation, or safety technology sectors

What the job involves

As the Senior Software Engineer - Device, you will shape Hayden AI’s hardware-integrated software systems, directly contributing to our mission of transforming urban mobility and public safety through edge device technology
In this role, you will architect, develop, and optimize software running on distributed hardware devices, ensuring robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions
You will report into Siyao, Device Engineering Manager, and work closely with cross-functional teams including Hardware Engineering, Product Management, and Field Operations
Design, implement, and maintain software for edge devices, ensuring seamless integration with hardware
Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and drive end-to-end feature delivery
Optimize system performance for reliability, security, and efficiency in real-world operational environments
Lead code reviews, establish software standards, and mentor junior engineers
Troubleshoot complex field issues, working with cross-functional teams to provide rapid solutions

Our take

Cities around the world are dealing with clogged bus lanes, blocked stops, and traffic violations that slow down public transit and put people at risk. It's a huge problem, but one that remains difficult to monitor or mitigate effectively.

Hayden AI is tackling this problem with its smart, bus-mounted cameras powered by AI. They automatically detect when vehicles block bus lanes or stops, helping cities gather real-time data and take action to improve safety and traffic flow.

Already in use in cities like New York, LA, Barcelona and Braga, it's a transformative idea that can keep buses moving and riders safe. The company has raised considerable funding and is growing fast, and in 2026 received approval to begin serving local authorities across the UK.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Aug 2022

$4m

LATE VC

Sep 2020

$35m

SERIES B

Total funding: $52.5m

Company HQ

China Basin, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Vaibhav Ghadiok

(CTO & Co-Founder)

Previously a Robotics Engineer at Nixie Labs, Head of Mapping at NAUTO, and Navigation & Perception Lead at Visible Sensors.

Marty Beard

(CEO)

Previously Co-Founder and CEO of alwaysAI, a vision AI company, as well as C-level executive at leading public and private companies, including Sybase, LiveOps and BlackBerry.

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