Staff Software Engineer: Brain-Inspired AI & Fast Systems

astera; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera, located in Emeryville, CA, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to reverse-engineer the human brain. This role focuses on high-performance infrastructure for large model training and complex simulations while requiring an adaptable mindset and exceptional coding skills.

The ideal candidate will architect systems, turn research prototypes into scalable solutions, and navigate technical bottlenecks effectively. Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Set the standard for clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Proven success architecting complex systems from scratch.
• Ability to quickly master complex domains.

Responsibilities

• Define high-performance infrastructure for large-scale models.
• Design and optimize custom RL environments informed by neuroscience.
• Transform research prototypes into scalable production systems.
• Identify and resolve technical bottlenecks to assist the research team.

Skills

High-Velocity Craftsmanship

System Architecture Intuition

Extreme Adaptability

Mastery of Hard Problems

Job description

Astera, located in Emeryville, CA, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to reverse-engineer the human brain. This role focuses on high-performance infrastructure for large model training and complex simulations while requiring an adaptable mindset and exceptional coding skills.

The ideal candidate will architect systems, turn research prototypes into scalable solutions, and navigate technical bottlenecks effectively. Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates.