AI Runtime Architect & 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

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.