Chief Architect

d-Matrix • Santa Clara, CA

66d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Chief Architect to architect our next generation of AI software stack. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of AI inference landscape, model architectures, and a strong background in C++ development. Moreover, they should be able to take a holistic view of the software stack and drive designs toward high-performance execution. Thus, experience in building distributed systems or high-performance computing (HPC) applications is a strong plus as well as familiarity with the internals of any frameworks like PyTorch, Ray, MPI, vLLM, Pallas, SGLang or or similar machine learning frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s with a minimum of 20+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on C++, master’s degree or PhD preferred in computer science, Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on C++
• Experience in architecting and building complex software systems.
• Experience with distributed systems or high-performance computing (HPC) applications.
• Familiarity with PyTorch internals or similar machine learning frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 and above) and Python.
• Experience with parallel and concurrent programming.
• Proficient in CMake, Pytest, and other development tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GPU programming and acceleration techniques is a plus.
• Proficient in using development tools and frameworks for building and deploying large-scale applications.

Responsibilities

• Architect and Develop: Lead the design of scale-up and scale-out inference software stack that leverages d-Matrix's advanced hardware capabilities.
• Problem Solving: There are multiple layers in the software stack that one would need to touch to bring novel advancements, so the candidate is expected to think broadly and solve problems across different layers.
• Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, data scientists, and product managers to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
• Optimize Performance: Develop and implement optimization techniques to ensure low latency and high throughput in distributed and HPC environments.
• Code Quality: Ensure the code quality, and performance through rigorous testing and code reviews.
• Documentation: Create technical documentation to support development, deployment, and maintenance activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees