Senior Principal Software Engineer, Compiler

Working at SambaNova

The Senior Principal Software Engineer, Compiler will be responsible for working with the different layers of the compiler stack and coordinating with other development teams here at SambaNova. In this critical role you will be responsible for driving innovation in compiler infrastructure and optimization algorithms that enable state-of-the-art Machine Learning model performance on the SambaNova platform. This can involve anything from digging through PyTorch and machine learning models to determining how to map operations onto our underlying hardware. At SambaNova you will have the opportunity to shape the future of AI and Machine Learning through the development of software and hardware that are driving tremendous change across the industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead compiler engineering by ensuring that best practices are developed and adopted
• Coordinate with different engineering teams to ensure that strong architectural solutions are developed that allow SambaNova to differentiate its product offerings
• Collaborate with peers, domain experts, developers, customers, and work across the enterprise seeking optimal solutions
• Provide support for proposals in key areas aligned with core team competencies
• Mentor and develop the next generation of technical leaders at SambaNova
• Unlock the productivity and velocity of the engineering teams by ensuring we are focusing on the right problems and solutions 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 10+ years of industry experience

Additional Qualifications

• Deep understanding of compiler fundamentals
• Experience building and deploying enterprise software products
• 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 Qualifications

• Experience with Machine Learning models and one or more deep learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience with MLIR
• Familiarity with accelerated computing
• Exposure to dataflow architectures

Annual Salary Range and Level

The base salary for this position ranges from $180,000/year up to $230,000/year. This range is based on role, level, and location and reflects the salary target for new hires in the US. Individual pay within the range will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s job-related qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Benefits Summary

SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 80% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits includes a full subscription to Headspace, access to One Medical, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.

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