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We are at the forefront of software and hardware innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Our culture is one of respect and collaboration.\nWe value humility and believe in direct communication. Our team is inclusive, and our differing perspectives allow for better solutions. We are seeking individuals passionate about tackling challenges and are driven by execution. Ready to come find your playground? Together, we can help shape the endless possibilities of AI.\nLocation:\nHybrid, working onsite at our Santa Clara, CA, headquarters 3 days per week.\nStaff Systems and Platforms Software Engineer\nRole Overview\nd-Matrix is building an in-memory compute platform for AI inference in the datacenter, and this role owns the runtime software that makes that silicon perform. As a Staff Systems and Platforms Software Engineer, you'll architect and develop the runtime, low-level drivers, and systems software that run across the multi-core CPU subsystems inside our SoC and the systems that host it. You'll be the primary owner of runtime performance for the silicon product, setting delivery schedules, upholding d-Matrix's coding and methodology standards, and making the architectural calls that determine how fast and reliably our chips run in production. You'll work closely with the hardware team, hardware verification, and the rest of software engineering to get there.\nWhat You Will Do\nArchitect, document, and develop runtime software that executes across the SoC's multi-core CPU subsystems.\n\nOwn end-to-end runtime performance of the silicon product.\n\nDesign and develop low-level drivers and systems software for the platforms that host the SoC.\n\nDesign, implement, and develop distributed, scale-out systems software for AI inference infrastructure.\n\nSet delivery schedules and ensure software meets d-Matrix coding and methodology guidelines.\n\nIdentify, analyze, and debug complex systems-level software issues.\n\nDeliver production-quality code across the runtime and driver stack.\n\nCollaborate with the hardware team, hardware verification team, and other software engineers throughout development.\n\nWhat You Will Bring\nBachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in embedded software development.\n\nHands-on experience with Linux system-level programming.\n\nStrong knowledge of Linux device drivers.\n\nHands-on systems programming experience in C or C++.\n\nExperience working with containers and VMs.\n\nStrong operating systems fundamentals.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Python.\n\nUnderstanding of the GPU accelerator compute stack.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment Policy\nd-Matrix is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. 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