GPU performance software engineer

Zoox
United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Nvidia CUDA Computer Programming Software Debugging Middleware Game Engine Linux Kernel Machine Learning OpenGL Robotic Automation Software SQL Databases Linux Development
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Information Technology Low Latency Performance Monitor TensorRT Looker Analytics Databricks

Job description

  • Build real-time instrumentation for performance monitoring (CPU, GPU, latency, memory) and develop offline benchmarking frameworks, tools, and scripts to evaluate & analyze performance at scale in CI/vehicle, and establish budgets for next-gen architectures.
  • Analyze performance metrics to identify GPU hotspots and root causes, and propose and co-implement actionable solutions with component teams.
  • Support teams on bringing serial algorithms to the GPU to maximize compute utilization and improve overall latency.
  • Work as part of the Core team to design a middleware framework that promotes by default efficient and performant code development by maximizing CPU and GPU., * Experience with GPU kernel development in a real-time environment, including PTX-level programming, CPU SIMD instructions (e.g., AVX intrinsics), and custom CUDA layers with frameworks like TensorRT & XLA.
  • Hands-on work with ML model optimization (post-training quantization, layer pruning, etc) or hand-tuning GPU kernels (in OpenGL, CUDA, RocM or similar).
  • Proficiency with SQL, DataBricks, Looker, or other business intelligence tools. About ZooxZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team. Follow us on LinkedIn AccommodationsIf you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter. A Final Note:You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Requirements

  • BS in computer science or related field and 3+ years of experience.
  • Strong knowledge of CUDA as applied to recent GPU microarchitectures (e.g., Ampere, Blackwell) and experience debugging/optimizing GPU kernels using tools like Nsight.
  • Strong knowledge of C++ and experience in large code bases, comfortable in Linux development environments.
  • Experience in development, debugging, and profiling of complex multiprocess systems (e.g., robotic systems, game engines).

About the company

Zoox is building the world’s most advanced self-driving hardware and software solution. The efficiency demands of such a system require an expert fine tuning of both the compute hardware architecture as well as the algorithms and middleware that runs on it to achieve maximum throughput at the most optimal power levels. The Software Performance team’s mission is to analyze, optimize and provide guidance to the software and hardware teams in order to meet the required specifications.

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