Senior NPU SDK Software Engineer

Atlas Metrics; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Innatera in Ireland is seeking a Senior NPU SDK Software Engineer to own the Python API of our chip, tailor PyTorch, and build the compiler for end-to-end applications.

You will collaborate across hardware, firmware, and applications teams, raise code quality, review designs, and help customers adopt our SDK while pushing power and performance improvements for edge AI. Strong communication and a growth mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in CS/EE or related field.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Extensive PyTorch customization experience.
• Proven ability to design modular, maintainable software.
• Experience with low-power embedded programming.
• Familiarity with hardware/software co-design.

Responsibilities

• Own the Python API of the chip, PyTorch customization, and the end-to-end compiler for applications.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, testing, and release readiness.
• Review code and improve engineering practices with robust documentation.
• Collaborate with Digital Design, Firmware, and Applications teams to translate specs into software behavior.
• Provide support to internal teams and customers to enable SDK adoption and troubleshooting.
• Work on power, latency, and performance improvements for edge AI.

Skills

Python development

PyTorch customization

Software architecture design

Embedded programming

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MLIR

IREE

PyTorch compiler (Dynamo)

Bare-metal firmware exposure

Job description

About Us:

Innatera is a rapidly growing Dutch semiconductor company that develops ultra-efficient neuromorphic processors for AI at the edge. These microprocessors mimic the brain's mechanisms for processing fast data streams from sensors, enabling complex turn-key sensor analytics functionalities, with 10,000x higher performance per watt than competing solutions. Innatera's technology serves as a critical enabler for next-generation use cases in the IoT, wearable, embedded, and automotive domains.

To support our rapid development roadmap, we're looking for a Senior NPU SDK Software Engineer to join our SDK team. In this role, you will be responsible for the Python programming API of our chip, PyTorch customization, and the compiler for end-to-end applications.

We will trust you with:

• To take care of the full life-cycle of our SDK features in one of the components, including the simulator and compiler, or the API and the infrastructure of our SDK;
• Set and uphold high standards for code quality, maintainability, testing, and release readiness;
• Conduct code reviews and improve engineering practices and ensure robust documentation within the expertise domain;
• Work closely with other team (Digital Design, Firmware, Applications), translate complex algorithm or hardware specifications into efficient, user friendly, and testable software behaviour, and provide technical feedback;
• Provide support to internal teams and customers to enable them to develop applications quickly using our SDK or help solve any issues;
• Contribute to improving power consumption performance, latency, and any performance bottlenecks for our efficient edge-AI solution;
• Keep innovating, bring latest trend of the technology and best practice to keep our product competitive in the market.

What will you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field;
• Strong Python development skills;
• Extensive experience with PyTorch and its customization, including knowledge of internal mechanics;
• Proven track record of designing modular, maintainable and testable software architecture;
• Experience in low-power resource-constrained embedded programming;
• Familiarity with hardware/software co-design concepts;
• Highly flexible, with a readiness to step outside your immediate domain to drive team success;
• A strong growth mindset with an active drive to master new tools and technologies;
• Great communication skills.

Nice to have:

• Modern C++ development skills (including C++17/20) would be a big plus, or a willingness to expand the knowledge;
• Exposure to bare-metal firmware development;
• Solid understanding of computer architecture, particularly ARM or RISC-V-based systems, and basic digital design knowledge is a big plus;
• Familiarity with ML compilers like MLIR, IREE or PyTorch compiler (Dynamo);
• Familiarity with the runtime of TinyML or EdgeAI runtimes (TensorFlow Lite Micro, execuTorch);
• Knowledge of SNN (Spiking Neural Networks).

Whether you're passionate about microarchitecture, excited by verification or physical design, driven by supporting operations, building strong teams, or mastering the details of accounting, we'd love to hear from you!

Innatera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other protected characteristics. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you.