Senior Linux Kernel Driver Engineer New Bristol

Mesh-AI Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering AI technology company is looking for a Senior Systems Software Engineer to develop innovative systems software for their AI accelerator hardware. The role involves collaborating with engineers to enhance low-level firmware and security software. Candidates should have proven experience in data centre systems software, strong C/C++ skills, and a background in Computer Science or related fields. This position is based in either London or Bristol and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience developing data centre systems software.
• Solid understanding of low-level hardware interactions.
• Experience with GPUs or machine learning accelerators is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems software for AI accelerator hardware.
• Contribute to device drivers and runtime libraries.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams.

Skills

C/C++ skills

Collaborative problem solving

Creative mindset

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Maths, Physics or related field

Tools

Industry standard development tools

Job description

At Fractile, we’re taking a revolutionary approach to computing to run the world’s largest language models 100x faster than existing systems. Our fast-growing team is working at the cutting edge of the latest AI developments in both hardware and software. Want to get involved?

We are looking for Senior Systems Software Engineers to help launch our ground-breaking AI accelerators into data centre deployment. You can be based in either our London or Bristol offices.

In this role, you will:

• Develop systems software for Fractile’s innovative AI accelerator hardware, including board and rack management software, low-level firmware, and security software
• Contribute to system device drivers and runtime libraries
• Work with hardware, lower-level software, and ML engineers in a highly collaborative hardware-software co-design methodology

It would be great if you have:

• Proven experience of developing data centre systems software
• Excellent C/C++ skills and solid experience of industry standard development tools and technologies
• A good understanding of low-level hardware
• A creative and innovative mindset, and a willingness to take ownership and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Maths, Physics, or related degree and 3+ years of industry experience

You may also have:

• Experience of working with GPUs or other machine learning accelerators
• Experience developing with Rust
• Previous experience in a startup or small team environment