Senior Linux Kernel Driver Engineer

Fractile; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Systems Software Engineer to develop systems software for their innovative AI accelerator hardware. You will work collaboratively on hardware-software co-design and contribute to system device drivers and runtime libraries. Candidates should possess excellent C/C++ skills and have 3+ years of experience in systems software development, preferably in data centers. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to drive results.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of developing data centre systems software.
• Excellent C/C++ skills and a good understanding of low-level hardware.
• 3+ years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems software for innovative AI accelerator hardware.
• Contribute to system device drivers and runtime libraries.
• Collaborate with hardware and ML engineers.

Skills

C/C++ skills

Systems software development

Creative mindset

Education

Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Maths, Physics or related degree

Tools

Development tools and technologies

Job description

At Fractile, we’re taking a revolutionary approach to computing to run the world’s largest language models 100x faster than existing systems. Our fast-growing team is working at the cutting edge of the latest AI developments in both hardware and software. Want to get involved?

We are looking for Senior Systems Software Engineers to help launch our ground-breaking AI accelerators into data centre deployment. You can be based in either our London or Bristol offices.

In This Role, You Will

• Develop systems software for Fractile’s innovative AI accelerator hardware, including board and rack management software, low-level firmware, and security software
• Contribute to system device drivers and runtime libraries
• Work with hardware, lower-level software, and ML engineers in a highly collaborative hardware-software co-design methodology

It Would Be Great If You Have

• Proven experience of developing data centre systems software
• Excellent C/C++ skills and solid experience of industry standard development tools and technologiesA good understanding of low-level hardware
• A creative and innovative mindset, and a willingness to take ownership and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Maths, Physics, or related degree and 3+ years of industry experience

You May Also Have

• Experience of working with GPUs or other machine learning accelerators
• Experience developing with Rust
• Previous experience in a startup or small team environment