Principal systems software engineer

Targeted Talent - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Principal

Los Angeles, CA

About the position

The Principal Systems Software Engineer will play a crucial role in developing high-performance software for a cutting-edge AI inference chip. This position requires a strong background in software design, debugging, and performance analysis, along with a deep understanding of system-level architecture. The ideal candidate will lead development efforts and contribute to both open and closed source projects, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development efforts for AI inference chip.
• Design and implement software solutions using C/C++.
• Debug and analyze performance issues in software.
• Contribute to large open/closed source projects.
• Architect low and high-level APIs.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Excellent C/C++ programming skills.
• Strong experience in software design, debugging, and performance analysis.
• Deep understanding of system level architecture.
• Experience with Linux driver or Linux Kernel development.
• Ability to work independently and lead development efforts.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum 5 years of software engineering or related work experience.
• Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with Python and using C/C++ libraries from Python (e.g. using Cython).
• Focus on software quality and testing.
• Proficient in a variety of development styles and programming languages.
• Ability to build projects from the ground up.
• Comfortable working within a rapidly evolving project.
• Driven and self-directed.

Benefits

• 20 vacation days
• Strong health and extended health benefits
• Unlimited sick days
• Stock options