Director of System Software

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$400,000.00 / yr - $600,000.00 / yr

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Director of System Software – Datacenter AI Hardware

Acceler8 Talent is exclusively partnered with a well-funded AI hardware startup, backed by world-class investors, to help them find a Director of System Software .

Founded by engineers that were instrumental in Google's AI capabilities, this team is building the next-generation compute platform for companies building and running GenAI models.

As the Director of Software, you’ll join a highly skilled engineering group at the forefront of silicon and system design, leading the development of compilers, kernels, and runtime software that bring cutting-edge hardware to life.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the whole system software organization , overseeing compiler, kernel, and runtime teams supporting next-generation datacenter-scale AI hardware.
• Define and execute the roadmap for software enablement, from low-level drivers and kernels to domain-specific compilers that unlock performance across large-scale GenAI models.
• Partner closely with hardware architects and RTL engineers to co-design hardware / software interfaces , ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and developer usability.
• Build and mentor a world-class software engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and execution.
• Drive integration of system software into emulation, bring-up, and production flows, enabling robust silicon validation and customer deployment.
• Represent the software strategy in executive planning, product roadmaps, and customer engagements.

What We’re Looking For

Why Join?

If you’re interested, apply here or reach out directly to Luke at ltomaszko@acceler8talent.com to learn more.

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