# CoDesign & NextGen - New College Grad

**Company:** [Cerebras Systems](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cerebras-systems)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $145k – $155k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** C++, Python, Computer Architecture, Cpu Architecture, Gpu Architecture, Simulators, Performance Profiling, Asic, Machine Learning, Wafer Scale Engine
**Posted:** 2026-04-15

> New college grad engineer works at software-hardware interface on kernel design, ASIC performance modeling, system bringup, and validation using Cerebras' wafer-scale AI chips. Requires BS/MS in CS/EE/CE, strong computer architecture background, C++/Python experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Work at the interface of software and hardware on high performance kernel design, next generation ASIC performance modeling and tuning, new system bringup and software tuning, system robustness and simulations.
- Learn Cerebras products and platforms end to end, from programming the Wafer Scale Engine through kernel development, performance modeling for software products, and validation on hardware and simulations.

## Requirements
- MS/BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
- Strong background in computer architecture
- Strong analytical and problem solving mindset
- Exposure to CPU/GPU architecture and programming models
- Experience working on CPU/GPU simulators
- Exposure to performance profiling and debug on any system pipeline
- Experience with C++ and Python

## Nice-to-Haves
- Exposure to and basic understanding of machine learning

## Compensation
- Base salary range: $145,000-$155,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications, plus equity.

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