Distinguished Technologist - AI Model Performance Architect
HP
Job Summary This role is responsible for bridging system memory architecture with AI model behavior, ensuring optimal performance through HW/SW co-design and workload‑aware tuning. It develops AI workload optimization strategies for faster model startup, improved inference efficiency, and reduced memory needs. The role leverages technical and business expertise to outline strategy roadmaps, identify future growth opportunities, address gaps with innovative solutions, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to achieve remarkable outcomes and spearhead industry‑leading research and development. Responsibilities Analyze system bandwidth, latency, and compute bottlenecks Model performance across CPU/GPU/NPU for AI workloads Simulate workload execution (PnP tradeoffs, resource contention) Optimize model execution (initialization time, caching, KV reuse) Drive HW/SW co-design (memory, caching, scheduling) Partner with ML teams to align model structure with system architecture Leverage recognized technical and business expertise to define long‑term vision and strategy for electrical hardware design and development across multiple feature areas and divisional boundaries Develop technology roadmaps for the electrical/hardware engineering team; identify gaps and solutions for future growth Communicate strategy and technology roadmaps to executive staff, industry partners and customers Provide innovative solutions and integrate advanced technologies, theories, or techniques with a significant impact across disciplines, championing large projects for long‑range goals Provide consultation, design input, and feedback for new product development and design reviews across multiple organizations and architectures Work closely with product management, engineering stakeholders from related departments, and empower the teams to deliver outstanding and impactful results Initiate industry‑leading research and development, serving as a recognized lead authority internally and externally Provide mentoring and guidance to less‑experienced staff members to set an example of electrical hardware design and development, innovation, and excellence Participate in and provide input on the process for selection of future technical leaders Education & Experience Four‑year or Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline, or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence Typically has 12+ years of work experience, preferably in electrical design and tools, software packages, architecture of electronic hardware, or a related field Knowledge & Skills Memory & AI model design Computer Science Debugging Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Electronics Field‑Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Hardware Architecture Hardware Design
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Mechanical Engineering New Product Development Oscilloscope Physics Printed Circuit Board Schematic Capture Simulations Systems Design Cross‑Organizational Skills Effective Communication Results Orientation Learning Agility Digital Fluency Customer Centricity Impact & Scope Impacts multiple functions and influences long‑term strategic direction across multiple disciplines or areas of HP Complexity Invents, develops, and introduces new methods and techniques that impact multiple disciplines and work groups Disclaimer This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. Compensation & Benefits The pay range for this role is 190,000.00 - 274,000.00 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long term/short term disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Generous time off policies 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure 11 paid holidays Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr HP- This role is responsible for bridging system memory architecture with AI model behavior ensuring optimal performance through HW/SW co-design and workload aware tuning. This role develops AI workload optimization strategies for faster model startup, improved inferencing...PerformanceTemporary workWork experience placementFlexible hours
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