Company Overview:
InspireSemi has developed a novel 1500-core CPU array for high-performance scientific computing (HPC), AI, and other compute-intensive applications. We are seeking software engineers to lead operating system and application software development for our platform.
The successful candidates will join our small, elite team at an early stage and strongly influence the evolution of our software ecosystem. Our work environment provides constant opportunity to learn new skills and grow professionally, including towards leadership positions.
We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and significant equity. We have a hybrid work environment and typically meet in our Austin offices 3-4 days per week. Exceptional fully remote candidates will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Porting and maintaining Linux on our platform
- Hardware driver and board support package development
- Optimizing open-source HPC and ML software stack for our platform
- Supporting customers in running our software and porting their own
- Maintaining well-organized code repositories and documentation
- Assisting hardware verification and debugging
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical or computer engineering
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Excellent software engineering, algorithm and data structure design skills
- Excellent C/C++ programming skills
- Excellent knowledge of the Linux kernel, boot process, and drivers
- Self-motivating, organized, and detail oriented
- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
- Ability to quickly locate needed information in documents, online, etc
- Eagerness to continuously and rapidly learn new skills as needed on the job
Highly Preferred Qualification
- Experience porting Linux to new hardware platforms
- Familiarity with the RISC-V ISA and assembly language
- Experience developing software in RTL simulation/emulation environment
- Familiarity with Xilinx FPGA’s and Vivado toolchain
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and applications
- Familiarity with scientific high-performance computing applications such as finite element analysis, signal processing, and genomics
- Based near Austin, Texas or willing to relocate
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical or computer engineering
- 5+ years of software development experience