Distinguished Engineer

Description

Job Details:

Leads the strategy, definition, and execution of software architectures, platforms, tools, frameworks, infrastructure, and ecosystem enabling technologies across the company products and solutions. Defines technical direction across the software stack spanning firmware, drivers, operating systems, runtimes, frameworks, algorithms, applications, development tools, software quality, software integration, and ecosystem enablement. Establishes architectural approaches, development methodologies, optimization strategies, and hardware software codesign practices that maximize the value and adoption of the company technologies. As a Distinguished Engineer, recognized across the company and industry as a leading technical authority solving the most critical technology, product, customer, and business challenges through technical mastery, innovation, execution, and influence while establishing technical direction, driving strategic initiatives, delivering measurable business impact, and building the technical foundations for the company's future growth and leadership.

Architects, designs and provides technical oversight of the development of the company GPU AI software. Scope spans the entire stack including firmware, drivers, frameworks, protocols, algorithms, and/or applications. Interacts with technologists across the company and within the industry to evaluate feasibility of requirements and determine priorities for development. This role will interface regularly with architects of relevant components, engineers, management as well as be available to cross functional partners like product management, Systems, and SoC. Responsible for ensuring that the software stack is built to meet the requirements outlined for the product in terms of supported workloads, capabilities needed, performance, stability, and ease of use. Responsible for key technical design decisions, and will ensure that they are well thought out, documented, and communicated across teams.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's or BS degree, Master's degree, or PhD in a relevant technical field, or equivalent experience as per business requirements.
• Minimum of 14 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 12 years with a Master's degree, or 8 years with a PhD in a technical domain relevant to this role.
• Proven track record of delivering technical innovations and solving complex problems with significant impact on company-wide or industry-level outcomes.
• Recognized expertise demonstrated through patents, publications, or leadership roles in industry forums.
• Strong ability to influence strategy and guide technical direction across diverse teams and business units.
• Direct experience defining GPU AI Software Architecture.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience as a technical leader, inspiring and mentoring others to achieve their highest potential.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels.
• Recognized as an industry thought leader, with evidence of external recognition such as keynote presentations, advisory roles, or professional awards.
• Proven ability to foster collaboration across organizational boundaries, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve groundbreaking results.
• We invite you to bring your visionary expertise, bold ideas, and passion for innovation to the company. Join us in shaping the future of technology and making a difference on a global scale.
• Job Type:
• Experienced Hire
• Shift:
• Shift 1 (United States of America)
• Primary Location:
• US, California, Santa Clara
• Additional Locations:
• US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro
• Posting Statement:
• Position of Trust
• This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at the company .
• Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $999.00-$999,999.00
• The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
• Work Model for this Role
• This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned the company site and off-site. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: the company is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.