Senior Linux Kernel Driver Engineer London

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge AI company is seeking a Senior Linux Kernel Driver Engineer to develop drivers for groundbreaking AI accelerator hardware. This role involves collaboration with hardware and software teams to implement optimised software solutions. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in Linux device drivers, excellent skills in C/C++ or Rust, and a degree in relevant fields. A creative mindset and 3+ years of industry experience are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Linux device driver development.
• Good understanding of computer architecture and performance optimisation principles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Linux driver for innovative AI accelerator hardware.
• Implement optimised on-accelerator software.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers.

Skills

Linux device drivers

C/C++ and/or Rust skills

Performance optimisation techniques

Creativity and innovation

Education

Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Maths, Physics or related degree

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 Linux Kernel Driver Engineers with excellent driver development skills to work on the runtime system of our ground‑breaking AI accelerators. You can be based in either our London or Bristol offices.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Linux driver for Fractile’s innovative AI accelerator hardware
• Implement highly‑optimised on‑accelerator software
• Work with hardware and higher‑level software and ML engineers in a highly collaborative hardware‑software co‑design methodology

Qualifications

• Proven experience of the development of Linux device drivers
• A good understanding of computer architecture and performance optimisation techniques
• Excellent C/C++ and/or Rust skills and solid experience of industry standard development tools and technologies
• An 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

Additional Qualifications

• Experience of working with GPUs or other machine learning accelerators
• Knowledge of contemporary machine learning techniques and technologies
• Previous experience in a startup or small team environment