Founding Systems + ML Engineer: GPU & Chip Design

Partcl

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A technology startup is seeking a Founding Engineer (Systems + ML) to develop GPU-accelerated engines and build end-to-end pipelines. The ideal candidate has proven experience in C++ and GPU code, alongside a deep understanding of systems performance. You'll join as the first technical hire, expecting meaningful equity and a chance to shape the future of chip design. This is a full-time position based in San Francisco, California.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience shipping production C++ & GPU kernel code.
  • Experience designing, training, and deploying custom models.
  • Deep understanding of systems: memory, latency, performance tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize GPU-accelerated engines for timing analysis, gate-sizing.
  • Architect and build end-to-end pipelines for model training and inference.
  • Communicate with customers and deploy solutions at their offices.

Skills

C++ production code experience
GPU kernel code development
Designing custom models
Understanding systems performance tradeoffs
Versatility in model and systems design
Fast learning of EDA/physics concepts
Startup grit

Job description

A technology startup is seeking a Founding Engineer (Systems + ML) to develop GPU-accelerated engines and build end-to-end pipelines. The ideal candidate has proven experience in C++ and GPU code, alongside a deep understanding of systems performance. You'll join as the first technical hire, expecting meaningful equity and a chance to shape the future of chip design. This is a full-time position based in San Francisco, California.
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