Software Engineer (Kernel)
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Lumicity is partnered with an innovative semiconductor startup building next-generation machine learning hardware. Their technology is designed to accelerate AI workloads in data centers, enabling faster, more efficient model deployment across a wide range of applications.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Kernel Engineer to develop and optimize low-level system software for cutting-edge ML hardware. You will play a critical role in bringing up new silicon, enabling performance-critical features, and ensuring seamless interaction between hardware and software stacks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain kernel components, including device drivers and system-level features
- Bring up and debug new hardware platforms (SoC/ASIC)
- Optimize kernel performance for high-throughput, low-latency machine learning workloads
- Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and ML software teams
- Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues (boot, memory, I/O, interrupts, etc.)Contribute to upstream Linux kernel when applicable
Required Qualifications:
- Strong experience with Linux kernel development (drivers, memory management, scheduling, etc.)Proficiency in C and low-level systems programming
- Experience with embedded systems or SoC bring-upFamiliarity with debugging tools (e.g., GDB, perf, ftrace, JTAG)
- Solid understanding of computer architecture and operating systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with PCIe, DMA, interrupts, and high-speed I/OBackground in performance optimization for compute-intensive workloads
- Exposure to ML/AI systems or accelerators (GPU, TPU, NPU, or custom ASICs)
- Experience working with ARM-based systems or heterogeneous architectures
- Contributions to open-source projects (especially Linux kernel)
Why Join:
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge ML hardware at an early-stage startup
- High impact role with direct influence on product performance
- Collaborative, fast-paced engineering culture
- Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits