Senior GPU Kernel Developer

About On The Spot

We bring startups and disruptive tech companies to the local market, offering engineers the opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact products. Join us and become a member of their R&D team while we take care of employment, HR support, a benefits package, and an enjoyable work environment.

About the team

We are helping our client – an ambitious early-stage stealth startup – find a talented Senior GPU Kernel Developer to join their core team.The company is on a mission to make AI dramatically faster and more energy-efficient, leveraging proven academic research to bring groundbreaking technology to market.‍

About the role

We are looking for a talented Senior GPU Kernel Developer to play a key role in developing novel algorithms with low-level kernels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C/C++, CUDA, and GPU architecture, as well as experience with code profiling and performance optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Implement novel algorithms on GPUs, pushing hardware limitations to the edge

• Proactively develop and implement novel speedup and automation methods

• Build and operate low-level profiling setups

• Stay up to date with hardware trends and new capabilities

• Communicate and collaborate with team members, including our co-founders and technical leads 

• Optimize and refine our GPU kernels to achieve maximum performance and efficiency

Requirements

• Strong background in C/C++ and CUDA, with a focus on GPU kernel development

• Extensive experience in code profiling and performance optimization techniques, including Nvidia's tools for performance optimization

• Outstanding problem-solving skills, able to work independently and as part of a team 

• Quick learner, able to adapt to new technologies and challenges 

• Experience with GPUs, including Nvidia GPUs, and a deep understanding of GPU architecture

Advantage

• Strong mathematical background (linear algebra, calculus, and related concepts)

• Deep understanding of AI algorithms, including machine learning and deep learning

• MSc/PhD in Math, CS, EE, or a related field

• Experience with leadership or team lead roles, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical members

• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment

‍

Benefits

• Work in a highly professional team. Informal and friendly atmosphere in the team

• Paid vacation — 20 business days per year, 100% sick leave payment

• Equipment provision

• Partially compensated educational costs (for courses, certifications, professional events, etc.)

• Legal and Accounting support in Poland

• Ability to work from our comfortable office in Warsaw at Prosta 51

• ‍5 sick days per year

• Medical insurance (after the end of the probationary period)

• Flexible working hours – we care about you (!) and your output

• English and Polish classes 2 times a week (online)

• Bright and memorable corporate life: corporate parties, gifts to employees on significant dates