Research Engineer

1 week ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Lightning AI Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Engineer to join our team at Lightning AI. As a Research Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of our Lightning Thunder compiler, an open-source project developed in collaboration with NVIDIA. Your primary responsibility will be to develop the Thunder compiler using your deep experience in PyTorch, JAX, or other deep learning frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop the Thunder compiler, an open-source project developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, using your deep experience in PyTorch, JAX, or other deep learning frameworks
- Engage in performance-oriented model optimizations, around distributed training as well as inference
- Develop optimized kernels in CUDA or Triton to target specific use-cases
- Integrate Thunder throughout the PyTorch Lightning ecosystem
- Engage with the community and champion its growth
- Support the adoption of Thunder across the industry
- Work closely within the Lightning team as a strategic partner

What We Offer

We offer competitive base salaries and stock options with a 25% one year cliff and monthly vesting thereafter. For our international employees, we work with Velocity Global to pay you in your local currency and provide equitable benefits across the globe.

Benefits and Perks

- Medical, dental and vision
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible paid time off plus 1 week of winter closure
- Generous paid family leave benefits
- $500 monthly meal reimbursement, including groceries & food delivery services
- $1,000 home office stipend
- $1,000 annual learning & development stipend
- 100% Citibike membership (NYC only)
- $45/month gym membership
- Additional various medical and mental health services

About Us

At Lightning AI, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and create better products. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to building a culture where everyone can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential.
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