About the company:

We are revolutionizing the AI Infrastructure landscape by enabling ultra-fast, scalable and cost-efficient AI inference on commodity hardware. Our solution is designed to meet the ever-increasing demand for AI applications, ensuring optimal performance without the exorbitant costs associated with traditional solutions. We believe in a future where businesses, irrespective of their size or industry, can leverage the full potential of AI without constraints. By transforming the way AI models are deployed and run, we are taking a giant leap towards that future. Join us in shaping this frontier.

About the role:

As a Co-Founder and CTO, you will play a pivotal role in building technology that redefine boundaries and achieve unparalleled efficiency. Your expertise will revolve around crafting, implementing, and refining cutting-edge AI algorithms, ensuring the code for machine learning is flawless (a task easier said than done!), and contributing to the science that powers our proprietary algorithms. Every project you embark on has a singular mission - to advance the domain of AI.

We are committed to creating an intuitive solution and compiler tailored that scales across different model architectures and downstream hardware. Our vision is to establish a new standard in inference that can run with higher efficiency than traditional tools like CUDA.

Our journey thrives on collaboration. If your passions lie at the crossroads of research tools, compilers, inference optimization and trailblazing AI frameworks, this is your calling. We're on the hunt for a co-founder who revels in identifying and tackling the most impactful challenges to propel our research to new heights and democratize access to AI.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Master’s or PHD in Compiler, Compute, Deep Learning or Inference related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development in Deep Learning Compilers, Inference acceleration or related field
• Demonstrated experience in AI/ML technologies, with a specific focus on AI inference, optimizations, and compiler techniques.
• Define, and develop critical compiler modules including front-end graph optimizations, additional hardware-aware optimizations, back-end code generators and low-level library (kernel) development.
• Use performance-driven methodologies to define a comprehensive set of compiler optimizations needed to enable high-performance AI inference solutions.
• Create and optimize end-to-end performant AI solutions.
• Create SDKs to interface custom compiler stack with popular AI models
• Adept at high-level architectural design and hands-on code development.
• Experience in building, leading, and mentoring engineering teams.
• Exceptional communication abilities and stakeholder management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related area with a focus on AI/ML Compute/Inference technologies.
• Hands-on experience in deploying AI models on GPU
• Proficiency in optimizing AI inference for performance and cost.
• Experience in working with or developing AI acceleration tools or platforms.
• Published research or contributions to open-source projects in the AI domain.
• Familiarity with contemporary development tools, languages, and frameworks.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with a track record of innovating and executing new ideas.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the CEO and the founding team to define the company's technological vision and strategy.
• Lead the development and implementation of the core AI inference acceleration platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage an exceptional engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Stay abreast of advancements in AI, machine learning, and hardware technologies, steering the company towards strategic technological advantages.
• Serve as the primary technical spokesperson for the company, interacting with partners, investors, and clients.
• Ensure that the company’s technology strategy aligns with its business goals.
• Oversee IP strategy, ensuring the protection of technology innovations.

Join us at AI2 and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of AI infrastructure. We offer a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding environment, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of AI.