d-Matrix
Technology
PrincipalSoftwareEngineer-Kernels
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“Principal Software Engineer - Kernels at d-Matrix. Skills: Software kernels, AI hardware, Hardware-software co-design, Compiler infrastructure. Productize SW stack. Develop software kernels”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MS degree with 12+ years experience, PhD degree with 7+ years experience, Grasp of computer architecture, Grasp of data structures, Grasp of system software, Grasp of machine learning fundamentals, Proficient in C/C++, Proficient in Python, Linux environments development, Standard development tools usage, Implement algorithms in C/C++, Implement algorithms in Python, Implement algorithms for specialized hardware, Develop for embedded SIMD vector processors
Nice to Have
Prior startup experience, Prior small team experience, Prior incubation experience, Experience with ML frameworks, Experience with ML compilers, Experience with ML algorithms, Experience with deep learning framework, Experience with ML models for CV, Experience with ML models for NLP, Experience with ML models for recommendation, Work experience at cloud provider, Work experience at AI compute company
What You'll Do.
Develop software kernels
Enhance software kernels
Maintain software kernels
Build software kernels for HW
Map algorithms to architecture
Map computational graphs to architecture
Optimize hardware-software co-design
Build scale software deliverables
Build compiler infrastructure
Work with compiler experts
Work with systems experts
Work with hardware experts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Compiler experts; ML experts; Systems experts; Hardware experts
Full Job Description
At d-Matrix, we are focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to power the transformation of technology. We are at the forefront of software and hardware innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Our culture is one of respect and collaboration. We value humility and believe in direct communication. Our team is inclusive, and our differing perspectives allow for better solutions. We are seeking individuals passionate about tackling challenges and are driven by execution. Ready to come find your playground? Together, we can help shape the endless possibilities of AI. Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our Santa Clara, CA, headquarters 3-5 days per week. The Role: Principal Software Engineer - Kernels What you will do: The role requires you to be part of the team that helps productize the SW stack for our AI compute engine. As part of the software team, you will be responsible for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of software kernels for next-generation AI hardware. You possess experience building software kernels for HW architectures. You possess a very strong understanding of various hardware architectures and how to map algorithms to the architecture. You understand how to map computational graphs generated by AI frameworks to the underlying architecture. You have had past experience working across all aspects of the full-stack toolchain and understand the nuances of what it takes to optimize and trade off various aspects of hardware-software co-design. You can build and scale software deliverables in a tight development window. You will work with a team of compiler experts to build out the compiler infrastructure, working closely with other software (ML, systems) and hardware (mixed signal, DSP, CPU) experts in the company. What you will bring: Minimum: - MS in computer engineering, math, physics, or a related degree with 12+ years of industry experience or a PhD in computer engineering, math, physics, or a related degree wit
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