Senior Engineer, Performance Architecture

About the Role

The AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) Computing Lab is dedicated to solving the complex system-level challenges posed by the growing demands of future AI/ML workloads. Our team is committed to designing and developing scalable platforms that can effectively handle the computational and memory requirements of these workloads while minimizing energy consumption and maximizing performance. To achieve this goal, we collaborate closely with both hardware and software engineers to identify and address the unique challenges posed by AI/ML workloads and to explore new computing abstractions that can provide a better balance between the hardware and software components of our systems. Additionally, we continuously conduct research and development in emerging technologies and trends across memory, computing, interconnect, and AI/ML, ensuring that our platforms are always equipped to handle the most demanding workloads of the future. By working together as a dedicated and passionate team, we aim to revolutionize the way AI/ML applications are deployed and executed, ultimately contributing to the advancement of AGI in an affordable and sustainable manner.

What You'll Do

• Model the architecture, performance, and power characteristics of Memory Centric Computing platforms
• Develop and optimize models to explore a large design space
• Analyze various trade-offs within a design space, considering different architectural choices and workloads
• Collaborate with architecture, design and software engineers to ensure that the PPA of modeled systems meet the requirements of our users
• Conduct research and development in emerging technologies and trends in AI/ML workloads and Memory Centric Computing architectures
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including users, partners, and management, to ensure that the systems are delivered on time and within budget

Qualifications

• BS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 5+ years of working experiences in silicon development or MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 3+ years of relevant working experience or PhD and 0+ years of relevant working experience preferred
• Strong background in computer architecture
• Experiences in developing and optimizing models for high-performance computing systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding
• You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change

Pay

Base Pay Range: $138,000—$206,000 USD

Schedule

Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
• Inclusive rewards plan empowering our people to care for their whole selves
• Charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved in supporting the community
• 4+ weeks of paid time off per year, plus holidays and sick leave
• Stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for pets
• On-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions for emotional wellness
• Onsite Café and gym, plus virtual fitness classes
• Flexible work environment