Senior Engineer, AI/ML Hardware/Software Validation

undefined ago • All levels • Quality Assurance • $134,400 PA - $201,600 PA

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Job Description

The AGI Computing Lab solves complex system-level challenges for future AI/ML workloads, designing scalable platforms for computational and memory demands while optimizing energy and performance. We collaborate with hardware and software engineers to address AI/ML challenges, explore new computing abstractions, and research emerging technologies in memory, computing, interconnect, and AI/ML. Our goal is to revolutionize AI/ML application deployment, advancing AGI affordably and sustainably.
Must have:
  • Design and develop comprehensive hardware/software co-verification/validation tools and infrastructure.
  • Work with hardware/software architects to invent/refine custom-precision algorithms.
  • Create key IPs, craft and present value-driven business cases.
  • Write or publish peer-reviewed papers and/or new product/technology whitepapers.
  • Collaborate with universities and international teams.
Good to have:
  • Prior experience in performance profiling and bottleneck analysis
Perks:
  • Charitable giving match and community involvement opportunities
  • 4+ weeks of paid time off, plus holidays and sick leave
  • Stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and errand service
  • On-demand apps and paid therapy sessions for emotional wellness
  • Onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes for fitness
  • Flexible environment for work-life balance

Job Details

Advancing the World’s Technology Together

Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

The AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) Computing Lab is dedicated to solving the complex system-level challenges posed by the growing demands of future AI/ML workloads. Our team is committed to designing and developing scalable platforms that can effectively handle the computational and memory requirements of these workloads while minimizing energy consumption and maximizing performance. To achieve this goal, we collaborate closely with both hardware and software engineers to identify and address the unique challenges posed by AI/ML workloads and to explore new computing abstractions that can provide a better balance between the hardware and software components of our systems. Additionally, we continuously conduct research and development in emerging technologies and trends across memory, computing, interconnect, and AI/ML, ensuring that our platforms are always equipped to handle the most demanding workloads of the future. By working together as a dedicated and passionate team, we aim to revolutionize the way AI/ML applications are deployed and executed, ultimately contributing to the advancement of AGI in an affordable and sustainable manner. Join us in our passion to shape the future of computing!

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and develop comprehensive hardware/software co-verification/validation tools and infrastructure for emerging memory-centric AI acceleration products/solutions.
  • Work with other hardware/software architects to invent new/refine existing custom-precision algorithms for future products, and contribute to feasibility studies.
  • Create key IPs, craft and present value-driven business cases, write or publish peer-reviewed papers and/or new product/technology whitepapers.
  • Collaborate with universities and international teams.

What You Bring

  • BS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 5+ years of working experiences in silicon development or MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 3+ years of relevant working experience or PhD and 0+ years of relevant working experience preferred.
  • Prior experience simulating/emulating custom/mixed precision AI accelerator arithmetic operations.
  • Prior hardware/software co-verification/validation experience and ability to collaborate with both the hardware and the software teams effectively.
  • Hands-on experience and skill in deploying new deep learning models on heterogeneous hardware backends.
  • Prior experience in the design, development, and optimization of algorithms and acceleration kernels on FPGAs for application offload/acceleration.
  • Prior experience in performance profiling and bottleneck analysis is a plus.
  • Must be highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

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What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.

Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.

Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.

Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.

Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.

Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Base Pay Range

$134,400 - $201,600 USD

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