HPC Applications Engineer

Applications EngineerNextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing. Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. Our new software-defined hardware architecture enables HPC to fulfill its promise of breakthroughs in all fields of advanced research.At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:Professionalism: We strive for exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.Unity: Collaboration is key to success. That's why we foster a work environment where every employee can feel valued and heard.Impact: We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.We are looking for an experienced Applications Engineer to join the Applications team, with demonstrated ability in moving HPC applications onto new platforms and in evaluating performance on node and at scale.Location: Hybrid in either our Austin, TX or Minneapolis, MN offices (or willing to relocate) preferred but remote considered for exceptional candidates.As part of a software-defined hardware company, you will play a pivotal role in driving new software features based on your analysis of customer-defined applications and measuring the resulting performance improvements. This role stands on the edge of computer science/architecture and scientific applications which span a wide range of fields, including but not limited to graph algorithms, sparse computations, weather prediction, seismic imaging, genomics, molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry, and computational fluid dynamics. If you have a passion for science, a knack for solving complex problems, and thrive in a bleeding-edge multidisciplinary environment, we want to hear from you!RequirementsUS citizenship and eligibility to visit US government research facilitiesB.S. degree in a hard science, engineering, computer science, or a related field; M.S. or Ph.D. strongly preferredHands-on experience with development applications in one or more HPC domains, particularly scientific applications that run at rack or system scaleHigh level of proficiency in one of C/C++/Fortran and familiarity with the othersExtensive experience with node level and distributed parallel programming models and a working understanding of OpenMP, MPI in particularAbility to measure application-level performance and profile HPC applications at the node level and at scaleWillingness to travel as necessaryAbility to work remotely and independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal direct supervisionDesired Skills:Expertise in competitive performance analysis is strongly preferredCUDA or similar GPU kernel languagesHands-on experience with one or more AI/ML frameworks, such as pytorchResponsibilitiesProfile and identify bottlenecks of a wide range of HPC applications on different architecturesDevelop creative algorithmic and software solutions to solve bottlenecks and accelerate applications on a novel dataflow architectureTranslate application requirements into software features and hardware requirementsDevelop performance models for future hardware architectures