Sr. Software Engineer

Ambarella, Inc.

United States

3 months ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

3 years minimum

Compensation

$149,000.0 - $158,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

dice.com

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Computer Vision Profiling Computer Engineering Software Debugging Microprocessors Embedded Software Firmware Python (Programming Language) Performance Tuning Real-Time Operating Systems

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Job description

Low-Level & Runtime Development
Develop deep expertise in Ambarella AI SoC and accelerator architecture.
Design, implement, and debug microcode, runtime, and system-level software to deploy AI workloads.
Efficiently utilize heterogeneous compute cores and multi-level memory hierarchies to maximize performance.
Tooling & Infrastructure
Develop tools and infrastructure to streamline workload deployment, profiling, debugging, and performance analysis.
Enhance SDKs and workflows to simplify model and algorithm deployment to Ambarella AI platforms.
Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration
Partner with architecture, hardware, compiler, and application teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
Support customers in optimizing and integrating their models onto Ambarella SoCs.

Requirements

Required
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
3 to 5 years of experience in systems software, embedded software, firmware engineering.
Strong C, Python and low-level programming experience.
Deep understanding of Computer architecture and Microprocessor fundamentals.
Experience with modern software development processes.
Strong analytical skills, with a passion for solving complex challenges.
Strong communication, interpersonal and planning skills.
Preferred
Experience with heterogenous compute core SoCs and accelerators.
Knowledge of Runtimes, Operating Systems and/or RTOS internals.
Experience debugging system-level issues across components and layers.
Nice to have
Knowledge of Deep Learning, Computer Vision fundamentals.
Knowledge of AI workloads (CNNs, LLMs/VLMs), particularly how they map efficiently to hardware.

What Makes You Successful in This Role

You enjoy working close to the hardware.
You are driven by performance optimization challenges.
You are comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast-moving, product-driven environments.

Benefits & conditions

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 149,000 USD - 158,000 USD for Level 2, and 166,000 USD - 188,000 USD for Level 3.