Senior Linux Kernel Driver Engineer

Fractile; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge AI company is seeking Senior Systems Software Engineers to develop innovative software for AI accelerators. In this role, you will create systems software for hardware, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and contribute to device drivers. Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ skills, experience in data centre software development, and a degree in Computer Science or related fields. You can be based in either Bristol or London, working in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing data centre systems software.
• Solid experience with industry standard development tools.
• 3+ years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems software for Fractile’s AI accelerator hardware.
• Contribute to system device drivers and runtime libraries.
• Collaborate with engineers in a co-design methodology.

Skills

C/C++ skills

Experience with data centre systems software

Understanding of low-level hardware

Creative and innovative mindset

Education

Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Maths, Physics or related degree

Tools

Industry standard development tools

Job description

At Fractile, we’re taking a revolutionary approach to computing to run the world’s largest language models 100x faster than existing systems. Our fast-growing team is working at the cutting edge of the latest AI developments in both hardware and software. Want to get involved?

We are looking for Senior Systems Software Engineers to help launch our ground-breaking AI accelerators into data centre deployment. You can be based in either our London or Bristol offices.

In this role, you will:

• Develop systems software for Fractile’s innovative AI accelerator hardware, including board and rack management software, low-level firmware, and security software
• Contribute to system device drivers and runtime libraries
• Work with hardware, lower-level software, and ML engineers in a highly collaborative hardware-software co-design methodology

It would be great if you have:

• Proven experience of developing data centre systems software
• Excellent C/C++ skills and solid experience of industry standard development tools and technologies
• A good understanding of low-level hardware
• A creative and innovative mindset, and a willingness to take ownership and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Maths, Physics, or related degree and 3+ years of industry experience

You may also have:

• Experience of working with GPUs or other machine learning accelerators
• Experience developing with Rust
• Previous experience in a startup or small team environment