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SambaNova · 2 weeks ago

Principal Compiler Engineer - ML Systems

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date5+ years exp

SambaNova is a company focused on generative AI and offers a full-stack AI platform optimized for enterprises. The Principal Compiler Engineer - ML Systems will lead innovation in compiler infrastructure and optimization algorithms to enhance ML model performance on the SambaNova platform.

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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

Qualification

Compiler fundamentalsSoftware product deploymentDeep learning frameworksCommon compiler practicesHigh-performance systems engineeringMLIRCross-disciplinary collaborationPerformance debuggingAccelerated computingDataflow architectures

Required

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

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

Benefits

95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
77% premium coverage for dependents
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short/Long term Disability insurance
Basic Life insurance
Voluntary Life insurance
AD&D insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care
Full subscription to Headspace
Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms
One Medical membership
Counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program

Company

SambaNova

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SambaNova develops software and hardware for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://sambanova.ai

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.14B
Key Investors
SoftBank Vision FundBlackRockIntel Capital
2023-10-01Secondary Market
2021-04-13Series D· $676M
2020-02-25Series C· $250M

Leadership Team

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Rodrigo Liang
Founder & CEO
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Annie Weckesser
CMO
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