Senior Principal Engineer - AI Software Development Kit

Globalfoundries Engineering Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries seeks a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the AI SDK for Linux-based RISCV stacks. You will architect and drive end-to-end development of embedded AI software, including BSPs, drivers, and tooling, across cross-functional teams.

The role involves firmware/OS bring-up, optimizing NN acceleration, and building developer tooling to bridge hardware with PyTorch and TensorFlow production workflows.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in EE/CE/CS with 10+ years in software, hardware, Linux SDK or related fields.
• Deep expertise in CPU/SoC architecture, memory hierarchies, Linux, and AI workloads.
• Familiarity with AI compiler infrastructure: MLIR-based toolchains, IREE, TVM, or TFLite.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technical consensus without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, development and production of embedded AI software stacks on Linux RISCV.
• Build end-to-end Linux SDK including BSP, kernel drivers and tooling.
• Lead firmware/OS bring-up and optimize neural network acceleration.
• Bridge SoC hardware with production frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.

Skills

AI/ML systems

Linux SDK

CI/CD pipelines

Cross-functional leadership

Education

B.S./M.S. in EE/CE/CS

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

MLIR toolchains

IREE

TVM

TFLite

BSP development

Job description

Principal Engineer AI SDK Sr

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

About the Role

MIPS by GF is looking for seasoned AI/ML Sr. Principal Software Engineer for a technical lead for Linux based AI SDK.

In this role you will drive the architecture, development, and production of embedded AI software stacks on Linux based RISCV AI Hardware architecture.

Lead, design and build the end-to-end Linux software development kit (SDK), including Board Support Packages (BSP), kernel drivers, and tooling.

Key duties include leading firmware/OS bring-up, optimizing neural network acceleration, building developer tooling, and bridging SoC hardware with production frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.

This is a senior individual contributor role with significant cross-functional scope and organizational influence.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS (preferred) in EE, CE, CS, or equivalent, with 10+ years in software engineering, hardware architecture, Linux based SDK, ML systems, or related fields, and a track record of technical leadership.
• Deep expertise in CPU and SoC architecture — memory hierarchies, Linux operating system, open-source software development, power management — and how these interact with AI/ML workloads.
• Familiarity with AI compiler infrastructure: MLIR-based toolchains, IREE, TVM, TFLite, or equivalent.
• Establish automated testing frameworks, system observability, and CI/CD pipelines for continuous SDK integration and performance regression testing Effective cross-functional collaborator who can drive technical consensus without direct authority, writes clearly, and calibrates technical depth for different audiences.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia

Experience Level

Senior Level