Founding AI Compiler Engineer (CUDA/Rust)

Luminal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminal, a San Francisco-based AI compiler startup, seeks a Founding Compiler Engineer to help design a high-performance core compiler. You will write CUDA kernels, evaluate model performance, and contribute to a production-ready deployment environment.

Ideal candidates bring GPU optimization, CUDA, and Rust expertise, with Egglog viewed as a bonus. This on-site role includes visa sponsorship and equity participation as the company scales.

Qualifications

• GPU model optimization expertise.
• Proficiency with CUDA.
• Rust experience.
• Egglog experience is a strong positive but not required.
• No degree required.
• Experience deploying AI models in production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write CUDA kernels as part of the core compiler.
• Conduct model performance reviews.
• Engage in social media presence (shitposting) as appropriate for the team.

Skills

GPU model optimization

CUDA

Rust

Egglog

Production AI deployment

Education

No degree required

Job description

Luminal, a San Francisco-based AI compiler startup, seeks a Founding Compiler Engineer to help design a high-performance core compiler. You will write CUDA kernels, evaluate model performance, and contribute to a production-ready deployment environment.

Ideal candidates bring GPU optimization, CUDA, and Rust expertise, with Egglog viewed as a bonus. This on-site role includes visa sponsorship and equity participation as the company scales.