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Amazon Web Services (AWS) ยท 2 days ago

ML Kernel Performance Engineer, AWS Neuron, Annapurna Labs

positionCupertino, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$129K/yr - $224K/yr
date3+ years exp

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a ML Kernel Performance Engineer for their Annapurna Labs team, which specializes in building AWS Neuron for deep learning and GenAI workloads. The role involves designing high-performance kernels, optimizing machine learning workloads, and collaborating with various teams to enhance performance on AWS's custom ML accelerators.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement high-performance compute kernels for ML operations, leveraging the Neuron architecture and programming models
Analyze and optimize kernel-level performance across multiple generations of Neuron hardware
Conduct detailed performance analysis using profiling tools to identify and resolve bottlenecks
Implement compiler optimizations such as fusion, sharding, tiling, and scheduling
Work directly with customers to enable and optimize their ML models on AWS accelerators
Collaborate across teams to develop innovative kernel optimization techniques

Qualification

Machine LearningHigh-performance computingKernel optimizationSoftware developmentSystem architecturePerformance analysisCollaborationMentorshipCommunication

Required

3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred

3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours
Mentorship
Career growth
Medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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Key Investors
BIRD Foundation
2025-01-22Grant

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