Modeling and Simulation Lead

Acceler8 Talent is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Lead to join a well funded startup taking inspiration from the human brain to radically redesign hardware and algorithms to build processors capable of running large AI workloads efficiently at the edge.

As a Modeling & Simulations Lead, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance simulation tools that model the functionality and performance of their hardware platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional and cycle-accurate simulators of SoC designs
• Collaborate with hardware architecture and IC design teams to ensure the simulation tools precisely match hardware behavior
• Design and implement validation strategies to ensure the hardware and simulation tools stay in sync
• Leverage open source simulation tools and frameworks where appropriate
• Be responsive to the needs of internal and external stakeholders
• Consistently deliver high-quality, scalable, maintainable, and performant solutions
• Document code, tools, and APIs and participate in code and design review processes
• Mentor junior engineers and be a shining example of development best practices

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• 7+ years in industry with experience with a focus on software simulation tools and hardware design
• Excellent programming skills in C/C++ and SystemC
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization
• Track record of ownership of advanced software systems
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High degree of motivation and independence
• Ability to work successfully in a distributed and remote environment

Preferred Qualification

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Experience developing software simulators that model ML accelerators and/or SoC devices
• Experience with open source simulation tools such as qemu or SAIL
• Experience working on AI/ML products or at AI/ML companies
• Familiarity with the RISC-V instructions set
• Experience with hardware bring-up and supporting early hardware test/debug

They are looking for someone to started right away and are offering $250k-$300k base. The position can be remote from anywhere in the US.

Please apply here or contact Luke at ltomaszko@acceler8talent.com to hear more.