The AWS Neuron Compiler team is actively seeking applied scientists to join our efforts in developing a stateoftheart deep learning compiler stack. This stack is designed to optimize application models across diverse domains including Large Language and Vision originating from leading frameworks such as PyTorch TensorFlow and JAX. Your role will involve working closely with our custombuilt Machine Learning accelerators including Inferentia/Trainium which represent the forefront of AWS innovation for advanced ML capabilities powering solutions like Generative AI.
The Automated Reasoning Group in the AWS Neuron Compiler team works on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and program analysis to raise the code quality bar in compiler stack. In this role as an Applied Scientist youll be instrumental in designing developing and deploying analyzers for ML compiler stages and compiler IRs. You will contribute to the design and semantics of DSLs that our customers love when crafting neural architexctures. You will architect and implement businesscritical tooling publish cuttingedge research and mentor a brilliant team of experienced scientists and engineers. You will need to be technically capable credible and curious in your own right as a trusted AWS Neuron engineer innovating on behalf of our customers. Your responsibilities will involve tackling crucial challenges alongside a talented engineering team contributing to leadingedge design and research in compiler technology and deeplearning systems software. Strong experience in programming languages compilers program analyzers and program synthesis engines will be a benefit in this role.
A background in machine learning and AI accelerators is preferred but not required. We expect a strong publication record in compilers IR semantics static analysis or verification.
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* PhD in computer science or a related field
* A strong publication record
* Track record in handson compiler or tool development
* Publications in programming languages compilers static analysis or verification
* A track record of mentoring junior researchers
* A track record of working with a wider community of compiler users and developers
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