Host Systems Software Engineer for AI Infrastructure

Slope; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Slope is seeking an experienced Systems Software Engineer to define and build the host software stack for our next-generation AI systems in San Francisco, California. You will focus on performance-critical software, including Linux kernel drivers and network functionalities.

The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in C/C++, experience in low-level systems, and the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments. A hands-on approach to debugging across hardware/software boundaries is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C or C++, with proficiency in Python and Linux tooling for automation and debugging.
• Experience building low-level or performance-critical systems software.
• Ability to debug across hardware and software boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug host-side systems software for AI infrastructure.
• Build and optimize software paths for high-throughput and low-latency communication.
• Collaborate with hardware and platform teams to define interfaces and integrate new capabilities.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python

Linux systems fundamentals

Low-level systems software

Job description

Slope is seeking an experienced Systems Software Engineer to define and build the host software stack for our next-generation AI systems in San Francisco, California. You will focus on performance-critical software, including Linux kernel drivers and network functionalities.

The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in C/C++, experience in low-level systems, and the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments. A hands-on approach to debugging across hardware/software boundaries is essential.