Software Engineer

Inspire Semiconductor•Austin, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

At InspireSemi, we're not just building chips; we're revolutionizing high-performance computing. Our groundbreaking architecture packs thousands of 64-bit CPU cores onto a single chip, all seamlessly connected. We're driven by a mission to make high performance computing more accessible, energy-efficient, and easier for developers to harness. Ready to make a real impact? Join our passionate team! Why Join InspireSemi? Be a Pioneer: Get in on the ground floor of a hypergrowth startup! You'll be part of a small, dynamic team shaping the future of computing. Make an Impact: Your work will directly contribute to disruptive technology. Grow With Us: Our work environment provides constant opportunity to learn new skills and grow professionally. Rewarding Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, bonus potential, and meaningful equity. Flexibility: Benefit from a hybrid work model (with potential for fully remote for exceptional candidates) and flexible time off. The Opportunity: We are seeking software engineers to develop operating system and compute-intensive application software for our platform. The successful candidates will join our small, elite team at an early stage and strongly influence the evolution of our software ecosystem.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical or computer engineering, or similar experience
Software engineering, algorithm and data structure design skills
C/C++ programming skills
Familiarity with Linux or comparable development environment
Familiarity with CPU architecture
Self-motivating, organized, and detail oriented
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
Ability to quickly locate needed information in documents, online, etc
Eagerness to continuously and rapidly learn new skills as needed on the job

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Linux kernel, boot process, and drivers
Experience porting Linux to new hardware platforms
Familiarity with the RISC-V ISA and assembly language
Experience developing software in RTL simulation/emulation environment
Familiarity with Xilinx FPGA’s and Vivado toolchain
Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and applications
Familiarity with scientific high-performance computing applications such as finite element analysis, signal processing, and genomics
Based near Austin, Texas or willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Porting and maintaining Linux on our platform.
Hardware driver and board support package development.
Optimizing open-source HPC and ML software stack for our platform.
Supporting customers in running our software and porting their own applications.
Maintaining well-organized code repositories and documentation.
Assisting hardware verification and debugging efforts.