Senior Performance Software Engineer

NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing. Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. Our new software-defined hardware architecture enables HPC to fulfill its promise of breakthroughs in all fields of advanced research.

At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:

Professionalism: We strive for exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.
Unity: Collaboration is key to success. That's why we foster a work environment where every employee can feel valued and heard.
Impact: We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong hands-on experience with low-level software. As a member of the System Performance software team, you will play a central role in debugging a complex software and hardware stack, reverse engineering the system as needed, and driving forward NextSilicon's software requirements and KPIs. You will be at the forefront of performance efforts within the organization, identifying unexpected bottlenecks and demonstrating creative, hands-on problem solving capabilities. If you are passionate about science, skilled in tackling complex challenges, and thrive in a cutting-edge multidisciplinary environment, we want to hear from you!

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in software engineering
In-depth understanding of operating system internals
Experience with inter-process communication (IPC) and multi-threaded programming
Strong problem solving skills, with the ability to analyze and debug complex issues
Experience working in an embedded Linux environment — an advantage
Deep knowledge of processor architectures, such as CPUs (x86, ARM, RISC-V), GPUs, DSPs, or TPUs — an advantage
Familiarity with and enthusiasm for any of the following areas: machine learning, compilers, parallel programming, high-performance and massively parallel systems, processor and computer architecture—an advantage

Responsibilities:

Profile and optimize complex software and hardware systems, identifying bottlenecks and developing creative solutions to overcome them
Take a hands-on approach to solving software bugs on a novel hardware architecture
Drive the development of high-complexity software features, including defining KPIs and delivery criteria
Influence the development of hardware features for next-generation architectures