Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.
Cerebras' current customers include global corporations across multiple industries, national labs, and top-tier healthcare systems. In January, we announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Mayo Clinic, underscoring our commitment to transforming AI applications across various fields. In August, we launched Cerebras Inference, the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.
Cerebras Systems Inc. has multiple openings for Member of the Technical Staff (Software Engineer)
Job Duties
- Develop cycle accurate software simulators using C, C++ and Python to simulate precise system behavior of the Cerebras hardware.
- Enhance the simulator to extend to multiple architecture generations of the underlying wafer scale engine.
- Simulate and validate design verification coverage stimulus to build in functional and timing correctness into both the simulator and RTL design.
- Extend the simulator using advanced distributed compute frameworks like MPI and OpenMP to scale the simulator to a cluster of machines.
- Develop the fabric and interface solution for the architecture simulator which is used as a primary development platform for software development.
- Profile, debug and tune the simulator software for underlying micro architectures to help scale the simulations to cover the entire extent of the wafer scale engine.
- Develop and optimize infrastructure to interface the simulator with Cerebras test infrastructure and provide API’s in Python to bridge the model to the Tensorflow framework.
- Optimize the threading model and algorithms inherent to the simulator.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 6 months of work experience as a Teaching Assistant, Software Engineer, Member of Technical Staff (Software Engineer), or a related occupation required. Employer accepts full-time or equivalent part-time experience (including teaching experience) gained before, after or during graduate studies.
Required Skills
- Programming in C/C++;
- Data structures and algorithms;
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer architecture and microarchitecture;
- Software Development using Verilog or VHDL;
- Programming in Python, using Python cross interfaces to C/C++ libraries (Pybind) and making use of the PyTorch library for Deep Learning;
- Verification of microarchitecture designs using the Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) framework; and
- Software debugging and performance analysis using GDB and Valgrind.
Additional Information
- Employer’s Name: Cerebras Systems Inc.
- Job site: 1237 E Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
- Telecommuting permitted.
- Salary Range: $172,931.00 per year to $195,000.00 per year
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply online on this web page or mail resume to HR at Cerebras Systems Inc., 1237 E Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Please reference Job # 138 on resume or cover letter.
Why Join Cerebras
People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:
- Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
- Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
- Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
- Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
- Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
Read our blog: Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2025.
Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!
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