Sr. Principal Software Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will lead work at the intersection of data, AI-enabled capabilities, and scalable technology delivery. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a manufacturing environment.Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship availableCompensation: $141,400 – $226,300 annuallyResponsibilities Optimize and deploy LLM inference pipelines Manage inference runtimes across various platforms Enhance model performance using techniques like quantization and kernel fusion Drive improvements in latency and throughput for production products Enable efficient deployment independent of external vendors Build expertise in key inference engines Adapt runtimes for constrained environmentsQualifications 5-7 years experience in ML inference performance optimization In-depth knowledge of GPU architecture and memory hierarchies Proficiency in CUDA and low-level performance tuning Experience deploying models in production environments Familiarity with inference engines like vLLM, TensorRT-LLM, llama.cpp, QAIRT Expertise in quantization techniques including INT8, INT4, FP4, FP8, AWQ, GPTQ A solid understanding of latency optimization strategiesBenefits Annual bonus opportunity Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability Paid time off and holidays Company contributions to RRSP Equity awards available for select roles Remote or hybrid work options based on positionOur client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.