Software Engineer, ML Accelerators, DeepMind

Google DeepMind; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google DeepMind in San Francisco is seeking engineers for a direct full-stack software role focusing on ML compiler stack and inference infrastructure. You will design and develop the ML compiler stack to bridge AI workloads and low-level hardware operators, and build SW infrastructure for high-performance inference.

Join a team of researchers and engineers tackling next-generation compute platforms for AI, with equity, benefits, and a 15% bonus target.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in software development using Python and C++.
• Experience with machine learning (ML) hardware accelerators, ML compiler stacks (e.g., JAX, PyTorch, XLA), and kernel development.

Responsibilities

• Direct full-stack Software (SW) role, focusing on ML compiler and inference infrastructure.
• Design and develop ML compiler stack to bridge AI workloads and low-level Hardware (HW) operators.
• Design and develop SW infrastructure to enable high performance inference.
• Drive SW/HW codesign, kernel optimization, performance tuning, and debugging.

Skills

Python

C++

ML accelerators

ML compiler stacks

Kernel development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

PhD degree (preferred)

Tools

JAX

PyTorch

XLA

Job description

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in software development using Python and C++.
• Experience with machine learning (ML) hardware accelerators, ML compiler stacks (e.g., JAX, PyTorch, XLA), and kernel development.

Preferred qualifications:

• PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience with full-stack system development for hardware accelerators.
• 2 years of experience with collaborative, hyper-scalar software development and engineering best practices.
• Experience scoping, planning, and executing projects towards team goals in ambiguous environments.

About the job

We are building a next-generation compute platform for AI inference workloads, with an emphasis on memory technologies, Hardware (HW) acceleration, and Software (SW)/HW codesign.

We are looking for enthusiastic engineers to join the project.

This is a coding role for engineers who like to take initiative and get things done, with a focus on ML compiler stack and inference infrastructure.

At DeepMind you will be joining our team of scientists and engineers who are directly impacting the future of machine learning for Google and industry.

Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.

We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer diverse learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Direct full-stack Software (SW) role, focusing on ML compiler and inference infrastructure.
• Design and develop ML compiler stack to bridge AI workloads and low-level Hardware (HW) operators.
• Design and develop SW infrastructure to enable high performance inference.
• Drive SW/HW codesign, kernel optimization, performance tuning, and debugging.

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