AI Engineer & Researcher - GPU Kernel

About xAIxAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.About xAIxAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.Tech StackCUDACUTLASSC/C++ and Python binding toolsLocationThe role is based in the Bay Area [San Francisco and Palo Alto]. Candidates are expected to be located near the Bay Area or open to relocation.FocusDeveloping and improving low-level CUDA kernel optimizations for state-of-the-art inference and training software stack.Profiling, debugging, and optimizing single and multi-GPU operations using tools such as Nsight.Understanding GPU memory hierarchy and computation capabilities.Implementing the latest methods from the deep learning literature in low-level CUDA novating new ideas that bring us closer to the limits of a GPU.Ideal ExperiencesBuilding high-performance GeMM CUDA kernels using Tensor cores or CUDA cores from scratch or by utilizing CuTe/CUTLASS.Implementing features for attention kernel by extending existing kernels or writing them from fortable with writing both forward and backward kernels and ensuring its correctness while considering floating point errors.Optimizing for both memory-bound and compute-bound operations.Reasoning about register pressure, shared-memory usage and GPU utilization through tools such as Nsight and removing bottlenecks.Being familiar with the latest and the most effective techniques in optimizing inference and training workloads.Using pybind to integrate custom-written kernels into a framework, specially JAX/terview ProcessAfter submitting your application, the team reviews your CV and statement of exceptional work. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 15-minute interview ("phone interview") during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main process, which consists of four technical interviews:Coding assessment in a language of your choice.Systems hands-on: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.Project deep-dive: Present your past exceptional work to a small audience.Meet and greet with the wider team.Our goal is to finish the main process within one week. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet.Annual Salary Range$180,000 - $440,000 USDxAI is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, medical conditions, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:xAI reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment:Access to information technology systems and confidential information, including proprietary and trade secret information, and/or user data;Interacting with internal and/or external clients and colleagues; andExercising sound judgment.California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) NoticeSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesTechnology, Information and InternetReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at xAI by 2xGet notified about new Artificial Intelligence Engineer jobs in Palo Alto, CA.Software Engineer, AI Platform - New GradSan Jose, CA $120,700.00-$228,600.00 1 week agoSan Jose, CA $120,700.00-$228,600.00 1 week agoMachine Learning Engineer (I, II, or Sr.)San Jose, CA $113,500.00-$250,000.00 1 week agoSan Jose, CA $119,000.00-$177,000.00 2 days agoMachine Learning Engineer (I, II, or Sr.)Menlo Park, CA $180,000.00-$200,000.00 4 weeks agoPalo Alto, CA $150,000.00-$220,000.00 3 weeks agoMountain View, CA $167,200.00-$250,800.00 2 weeks agoSunnyvale, CA $141,000.00-$202,000.00 2 weeks agoSan Jose, CA $120,700.00-$228,600.00 1 week agoSan Mateo, CA $140,000.00-$210,000.00 3 weeks agoSunnyvale, CA $141,000.00-$202,000.00 2 weeks ago2025 University Graduate - AI/ML EngineerSan Jose, CA $85,500.00-$163,500.00 1 week agoCupertino, CA $1,000.00-$20,000.00 1 month agoSan Jose, CA $120,700.00-$228,600.00 2 weeks agoSan Francisco Bay Area $115,000.00-$185,000.00 4 weeks agoSanta Clara, CA $148,909.00-$252,000.00 4 months agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-17