Principal Compiler Engineer - ML Systems

SambaNova Systems
$200,000 - $275,000

About The Position

The Principal Compiler Engineer - ML Systems position will be responsible for working with the different layers of the compiler stack and coordinating with other development teams here at SambaNova. It is a critical role responsible for driving innovation in compiler infrastructure and optimization algorithms that enable state-of-the-art ML model performance on the SambaNova platform. This can involve anything from digging through PyTorch and machine learning models to determining how to map operations on to our underlying hardware.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent with 5-10 years of industry experience.
  • Deep theoretical understanding of compiler fundamentals.
  • Experience building and deploying software products.
  • Experience with common compiler development practices and methodologies.
  • Excitement about high-performance systems engineering and performance debugging.
  • An appreciation for process and developing cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with one or more deep learning frameworks (i.e. TensorFlow, PyTorch) is a plus.
  • Experience with MLIR.
  • Familiarity with machine learning models and frameworks.
  • Familiarity with accelerated computing.
  • Exposure to dataflow architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead compiler engineering through ensuring standard methodologies, enterprise product insertion and process evolution.
  • Work with peers, domain experts, developers, customers, and work across the enterprise seeking optimal solutions.
  • Develop, integrate, and implement products.
  • Provide support for proposals in key areas aligned with core team competencies.

Benefits

  • Equity
  • 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
  • 77% premium coverage for dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short/Long term Disability insurance
  • Basic Life insurance
  • Voluntary Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options (Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care)
  • Headspace subscription
  • Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms
  • One Medical membership
  • Counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program
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