[Agentic AI] AI Runtime & Performance Lead

HP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Holidays

Job summary

HP in Houston seeks a Principal AI Runtime & Performance Lead to shape the runtime architecture, optimize performance, and steer xPU execution strategy. You will drive end-to-end technology solutions aligned with business goals, applying Agile practices to deliver scalable software platforms.

The role requires strong leadership of cross-functional engineering teams, excellent problem-solving, and hands-on expertise across Linux, cloud services (AWS/Azure), and modern programming languages.

Qualifications

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• Typically has 10+ years of work experience in software design/development or architecture.
• Strong Linux and Windows expertise.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define runtime architecture.
• Lead performance optimization efforts.
• Drive benchmark methodology.
• Develop model execution strategies.
• Lead cross-functional software projects aligning with security and business needs.
• Build standards, designs, and automate deployment of software.
• Drive engineering roadmaps and technology strategy.
• Mentor and guide junior staff.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Amazon Web Services

API

Automation

C++

Computer Science

DevOps

Docker

Full Stack Development

Java

JavaScript

Kubernetes

Microservices

Microsoft Azure

Python

React.js

Scalability

Software Development

Software Engineering

SQL

Education

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

As the Principal AI Runtime & Performance Lead, this role is responsible for leading AI runtime architecture, performance optimization, and xPU execution strategy. This role is responsible for the design of end‑to‑end technology solutions necessary to support the business strategy and objectives. The role develops innovative technology solutions that enable strategic initiatives to scale the business efficiently. The role has strong focus on software development and operational excellence using Agile and lean practices to create market differentiated solutions. Houston office in‑office requirement: 4 days

Responsibilities

• Define runtime architecture.
• Lead performance optimization efforts.
• Drive benchmark methodology.
• Develop model execution strategies.
• Plays a critical role in building of various software development projects and platforms while aligning them with business and security strategies and requirements.
• Leads the building of standards, designs, and automates the deployment of software.
• Drives technology strategy and engineering roadmaps around software engineering.
• Assists supervisors with project development, including documentation of features, recording of progress, and creation of the testing plan.
• Converts business concepts into the next generation of applications and tools, utilizing adaptive agile methodologies to deliver a minimal viable product to the business.
• Assists in scheduling, determining manpower requirements, and estimating costs to project completion in order to meet user requirements.
• Contributes innovative ideas and may lead large cross-functional teams, exercising independent judgment to solve unique and complex problems impacting the business.
• Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise, developing strategy and setting functional policy and direction.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to lower-level employees.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in software designing & development, software architecture, programming languages, or a related field.
• Strong Linux and Windows expertise.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Edge AI platforms.
• Device telemetry systems.
• Firmware integration experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Amazon Web Services
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Automation
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Computer Science
• DevOps
• Docker (Software)
• Full Stack Development
• Java (Programming Language)
• JavaScript (Programming Language)
• Kubernetes
• Microservices
• Microsoft Azure
• Python (Programming Language)
• React.js
• Scalability
• Software Development
• Software Engineering
• SQL (Programming Language)

The pay range for this role is $147,050 to $230,850 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Job - Software Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel - Relocation

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