# AI Kernel Engineer

**Company:** [Quadric](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/quadric)
**Location:** Burlingame, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** C/C++, Python, CUDA, Dsp, Neon, Triton-Lang, Assembly, Performance Profiling, Ai Kernels, Kernel Optimization
**Posted:** 2025-11-24

> Develops and optimizes AI/LLM kernels for efficient neural network inference on Quadric's GPNPU platform. Requires 5+ years in AI kernel development, C/C++ proficiency, and experience with compute frameworks like CUDA or DSP.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop AI/LLM kernels/operators on Quadric platform for efficient inference
- Optimize the 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, maximize hardware utilization
- Collaborate across related areas of the AI inference stack to support team and business priorities
- Make improvements to Quadric toolchain, compiler and runtime
- Provide technical support and documents to customers and developer community

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s 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: **CUDA**, **DSP**, **NEON**, **Triton-lang**
- Proficiency in **C/C++** and **Python**, experience with assembly language a plus
- Demonstrate good capability in problem solving, debug and communication

## 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 (in-office)
- Support for commuting, including monthly parking or Caltrain passes

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