Software Team Lead

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.
  
  

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including low-level/system software, with 4+ years leading or tech-leading high-performance teams or major technical projects.
• Strong proficiency in C++ is a must; experience with C or Python is optional but advantageous.
• Proven ability to drive software projects from research and design to implementation and production at scale.
• Background in embedded development and familiarity with OS interactions (drivers, memory/device interfaces, etc.).
• Knowledge of computer architecture and hardware–software interfaces.
• Experience working on large, complex codebases that demanded high reliability and performance.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, capable of mentoring, influencing, and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.
• Passion for building high-quality, performance-critical system software and pushing technical boundaries.
  
  

• Lead and mentor a team of runtime and embedded software engineers, setting the standard for technical excellence.
• Define and drive the architecture, roadmap, and performance expectations for the runtime stack, ensuring scalable, robust, and high-performance solutions.
• Oversee cross-team software projects from concept through production, while remaining hands-on in coding, debugging, and system bring-up for critical components.
• Establish rigorous standards for testing, CI/CD, and software lifecycle processes, ensuring maintainable and reliable delivery.
• Conduct architecture and performance reviews, providing decisive guidance in ambiguous or high-pressure situations.
• Collaborate deeply with architecture, compiler, hardware, and platform teams to deliver cohesive, system-level solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to resolve conflicts, make tough trade-offs, and uphold engineering excellence.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier engineering talent.