Staff Software Engineer - Compute

In 2012, Lambda started with a crew of AI engineers publishing research at top machine-learning conferences. We began as an AI company built by AI engineers. That hasn't changed. Today, we're on a mission to be the world's top AI computing platform. We equip engineers with the tools to deploy AI that is fast, secure, affordable, and built to scale. Whether they need powerhouse GPU hardware on-site or the flexibility of cloud-based solutions, we've got the horsepower to make it happen. Lambda’s AI Cloud has been adopted by the world’s leading companies and research institutions including Anyscale, Rakuten, The AI Institute, and multiple enterprises with over a trillion dollars of market capitalization. Our goal is to make computation as effortless and ubiquitous as electricity.

If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us. 

What You’ll Do

• Join a team of industry-leading experts and work alongside the best minds in the field

• Collaborate with top-tier professionals who are shaping the future of the industry

• Build core cloud features like Virtualization, SDN, Storage, VPCs for training AI/ML models across thousands of GPUs interconnected with state-of-the-art networking fabric

You

• Linux  – 10+ years developing Linux based production systems. Strong understanding of Linux kernel internals (e.g. Memory Management, Process Scheduling, I/O Scheduling, Socket Buffers, Virtualization/KVM, Live Migration, eBPF, perf).

• Cloud – 10+ years developing core public cloud internals (e.g. Kernel, Device Drivers, Virtualization, KVM, QEMU, Software Defined Networking, Security, Fleet Health and Performance Monitoring).

• Architecture – Ability to architect a resilient, large-scale, distributed system from a blank sheet of paper. Have a deep understanding of x86_64, aarch64 and GPUs.

• Programming Languages - Strong C background. Rust, Python and Go are nice to have. Minimum of 10 years implementing business-critical systems, from initial conception to successful launch.

• Leadership – 5+ years as a technical lead for a single or multiple teams

• Mentorship – 5+ years of mentoring junior employees

• Education – computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or physics preferred

You will be successful in this role if you have

• Have led and taken full ownership over large, ambiguous, cross team projects from conception to production

• Enjoy moving fast and making a large business impact

• Value working on a team of high performers that hold each other accountable

• Are a self-starter, curious, and not afraid to ask when in doubt

• Are a quick learner, enjoy learning new technologies and methodologies

• Value working on a low ego team that emphasizes strong communication, collaboration, and getting to the right answer as a team 

• Care deeply about well-tested code

Salary Range Information 

Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $215,000-$280,000. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.

About Lambda

• We offer generous cash & equity compensation

• Investors include US Innovative Technology, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB

• We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability

• Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG

• We have a wildly talented team of 350+, and growing fast

• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

• Commuter/Work from home stipends for select roles

• 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)

• Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use

A Final Note:

You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.