d-Matrix
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StaffSoftwareEngineerinTest(SDET)
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“Staff Software Engineer in Test (SDET) at d-Matrix. Skills: AI Kernels, Quality engineering, Test infrastructure, Automated verification. Design test infrastructure. Build test infrastructure”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BSc or MS or PhD, 6+ years industry experience, 4+ years industry experience, 2+ years industry experience, 2+ years test engineering experience, Understanding of computer architecture, Understanding of data structures, Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, Proficient in C/C++, Production-quality test code, Linux environments, Automated tests for algorithms, Specialized hardware, ML operators familiarity, CI/CD pipelines experience, Automated regression systems experience, Owning quality outcomes, Cross-functional communication
Nice to Have
Embedded hardware-adjacent software team experience, Hands-on ML frameworks experience, ML compiler toolchains familiarity, Embedded SIMD processors experience, Startup or small-team comfort, Formal test plans experience, Release qualification coordination experience
What You'll Do.
Design test infrastructure
Build test infrastructure
Maintain test infrastructure
Design validation frameworks
Build validation frameworks
Maintain validation frameworks
Design verification pipelines
Build verification pipelines
Maintain verification pipelines
Ensure software correctness
Ensure software performance
Ensure software reliability
Serve as quality interface
Drive alignment on test strategy
Drive alignment on coverage
Drive alignment on release readiness
Design automated test frameworks
Build automated test frameworks
Maintain automated test frameworks
Develop correctness regression suites
Develop performance regression suites
Implement testing pipelines
Integrate testing pipelines
Build tooling to automate comparison
Develop test coverage
Validate numerical precision
Validate boundary conditions
Partner with hardware teams
Validate hardware-software co-design
Catch integration issues
Drive validation of compiler-generated code
Act as primary liaison
Align on coverage criteria
Align on release qualification gates
Participate in QA planning
Represent Kernels team needs
Surface quality risks
Contribute to shared QA infrastructure
Maintain shared QA infrastructure
Contribute to test standards
Maintain test standards
Contribute to reporting dashboards
Maintain reporting dashboards
Drive root cause analysis
Close gaps with Kernels engineers
Set quality standards
Mentor engineers on testability
Mentor engineers on defensive coding
Contribute to design reviews
Identify areas requiring validation
Influence test strategy
Develop integration tests
Develop system-level validation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Kernels team; Broader QA organization; Compiler engineers; ML software engineers; Hardware architects; QA leads; Hardware teams; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Direct communication; Cross-functional communication
Process & Methodology
Agile, Scrum
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—Santa Clara, CA headquarters, 3–5 days/week onsite Team: Kernels | Reports to: Engineering Manager, Kernels Cross-functional interface: QA / Test Engineering ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Test & Validation – AI Kernels to embed within our Kernels team and own the quality engineering function for our AI compute software stack. You will design and build the test infrastructure, validation frameworks, and automated verification pipelines that ensure correctness, performance, and reliability of software kernels running on next-generation AI hardware. You will serve as the primary quality interface between the Kernels team and the broader QA organization, driving alignment on test strategy, coverage, and release readiness. This is a high-impact, deeply technical role that requires both strong software engineering skills and a rigorous quality mindset. You will work alongside compiler engineers, ML software engineers, and hardware architects while partnering closely with QA leads to define standards and share best practices across the company. WHAT YOU WILL DO TEST INFRASTRUCTURE & AUTOMATION - Design, build, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for kernel validation across simulation, emulation, and silicon targets. - Develop correctness and performance regression suites covering ML operators (GEMMs, convolutions, BLAS, SIMD
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