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Senior AI Kernel Engineer at Modular

Department: MAX

Compensation

$198,000 – $286,000/yr

Setup
Remote
Location
Jefferson Township, Illinois
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Summary from listing

Modular is hiring a Senior AI Kernel Engineer to design, implement, and optimize high-performance kernels for large-scale AI inference on GPUs and emerging custom accelerators. The role leads kernel-level optimization across single-GPU, multi-GPU, and heterogeneous environments; analyzes performance with profilers and microbenchmarks; collaborates with compiler, runtime, model, and infrastructure teams; and mentors other engineers. Candidates must have at least five years of experience in performance-critical systems or kernel development, strong C/C++ and low-level programming skills, and extensive GPU kernel programming experience. The role is available to candidates based in the United States or Canada, with Los Altos, California office work or remote work from home, and onboarding conducted in Los Altos.

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