Principal Compiler Engineer - ML Systems

Role Description

The Principal Compiler Engineer - ML Systems position will be responsible for working with the different layers of the compiler stack and coordinating with other development teams here at SambaNova. It is a critical role responsible for driving innovation in compiler infrastructure and optimization algorithms that enable state-of-the-art ML model performance on the SambaNova platform. This can involve anything from digging through PyTorch and machine learning models to determining how to map operations on to our underlying hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead compiler engineering through ensuring standard methodologies, enterprise product insertion and process evolution.
• Work with peers, domain experts, developers, customers, and work across the enterprise seeking optimal solutions.
• Develop, integrate, and implement products.
• Provide support for proposals in key areas aligned with core team competencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent with 5-10 years of industry experience.

Requirements

• Deep theoretical understanding of compiler fundamentals.
• Experience building and deploying software products.
• Experience with one or more deep learning frameworks (i.e. TensorFlow, PyTorch) is a plus.
• Experience with common compiler development practices and methodologies.
• Excitement about high-performance systems engineering and performance debugging.
• An appreciation for process and developing cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MLIR.
• Familiarity with machine learning models and frameworks.
• Familiarity with accelerated computing.
• Exposure to dataflow architectures.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including base salary, equity, and benefits.
• 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance.
• 77% premium coverage for dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care.
• Well-being benefits including a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership, One Medical membership, and counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program.