Sr. Software Engineer – AI Operators
NXP Semiconductors2 months ago
Hyderābād, IndiaSenior
Responsibilities
- Design and develop AI operator modules and kernels for custom ISA-based edge AI processors.
- Implement, optimize, and maintain high-performance kernel-level code in C/C++ and assembly when needed.
- Analyze AI operator mathematics and develop efficient hardware implementations.
- Improve system performance, reliability, scalability, and latency through profiling, debugging, testing, and iterative optimization.
- Use GDB, Gprof, trace analyzers, or equivalent tools to diagnose performance bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with hardware architects, compiler teams, and application developers on kernel integration.
- Evaluate emerging AI operator development methods and specialized ISA optimizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, or a related field; a Ph.D. is a strong plus.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in kernel or low-level systems software development.
- Experience with AI/ML operator development or specialized compiler optimizations.
- Exposure to hardware/software co-design and AI hardware acceleration.
- Deep knowledge of operating system internals, memory management, process scheduling, and performance tuning.
- Expertise in system-level programming with C/C++ and proficiency in assembly language for specialized ISA implementations.
- Familiarity with kernel debugging and profiling tools such as GDB, Gprof, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated success optimizing software performance in complex, high-performance computing environments.
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors designs and supplies microcontrollers, application processors (i.MX), analog/RF, secure connectivity, and automotive chips for OEMs in automotive, industrial/IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. A public company (NASDAQ: NXPI) founded in 2006 and headquartered in Eindhoven, it sells silicon, software, and reference designs, and supports customers with BSPs and development tools. Notable lines include i.MX processors, S32 automotive platforms, NFC and secure elements, radar, and power management devices.