AI Kernel Engineer

About the Role

The AI Kernel Engineer at Quadric plays a key role in enabling a large number of AI kernels/operators to run efficiently on the Quadric platform. This involves developing a highly efficient Quadric kernel library for various AI/LLM models, analyzing and optimizing kernel performance for different hardware configurations, and collaborating across the AI inference stack to support team and business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI/LLM kernels/operators on the Quadric platform for efficient inference
• Optimize kernel performance for different hardware configurations and workloads
• Profile and analyze kernel performance in terms of compute, data, and parallelism
• Identify micro-architecture and software bottlenecks and provide optimization solutions
• Optimize kernel C/C++ codes and maximize hardware utilization
• Collaborate across related areas of the AI inference stack
• Make improvements to the Quadric toolchain, compiler, and runtime
• Provide technical support and documentation to customers and the developer community

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in AI kernel development and optimization
• Experience with model and kernel inference performance profiling
• Experience with at least one of the following compute development environments: CUDA, DSP, NEON, Triton-lang
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; experience with assembly language is a plus
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills

Qualifications

Deep knowledge of hardware architecture, compiler toolchain, and optimization techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible paid time off (unlimited, non-accrual)
• Company-provided lunches and stocked kitchen when working in-office
• Support for commuting, including monthly parking or Caltrain passes
• Downtown Burlingame office location with convenient access to amenities
• A collaborative, politics-free environment focused on professional excellence

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $270,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as experience, skills, role criticality, and work location. This role is also eligible for equity and a discretionary annual performance bonus.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with at least two in-office days per week in Burlingame, CA. Actual schedule may adjust based on team and business needs.