d-Matrix is looking for a Software Engineering Kernels Manager to be part of the team that helps productize the software stack for our AI compute engine. You will be responsible for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of software kernels for next-generation AI hardware and will build and scale software deliverables in a tight development window.
What You'll Do
- Develop, enhance, and maintain software kernels for next-generation AI hardware.
- Map computational graphs from AI frameworks to the underlying hardware architecture.
- Optimize and trade off various aspects of hardware-software co-design.
- Build and scale software deliverables in a tight development window.
- Work with a team of compiler experts to build out the compiler infrastructure.
- Work closely with other software (ML, systems) and hardware (mixed signal, DSP, CPU) experts.
What We're Looking For
- MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related degree with 10+ years of industry experience.
- Strong grasp of computer architecture, data structures, system software, and machine learning fundamentals.
- Proficient in C/C++ and Python development in a Linux environment using standard development tools.
- Experience implementing algorithms in high-level languages such as C/C++ and Python.
- Experience implementing algorithms for specialized hardware such as FPGAs, DSPs, GPUs, or AI accelerators using libraries such as CUDA.
- Experience in implementing operators commonly used in ML workloads—GEMMs, Convolutions, BLAS, SIMD operators for operations like softmax, layer normalization, and pooling.
- Experience with development for embedded SIMD vector processors such as Tensilica.
- Self-motivated team player with a strong sense of ownership and leadership.
Nice to Have
- Prior startup, small team, or incubation experience.
- Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and/or PyTorch.
- Experience working with ML compilers and algorithms, such as MLIR, LLVM, TVM, Glow.
- Experience with a deep learning framework and ML models for CV, NLP, or recommendation.
- Work experience at a cloud provider or AI compute/subsystem company.
Technical Stack
- C/C++
- Python
- Linux
- CUDA
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- MLIR
- LLVM
- TVM
- Glow
Team & Environment
You will be part of the software team, working with compiler experts and other software and hardware experts.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Santa Clara, CA.
d-Matrix is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
