CareerPlan

Distinguished Technologist - AI Model Performance Architect

Spring, Texas, United States of AmericaFull-time$190k–$274k2026-06-10 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Bridging system memory architecture with AI model behavior to ensure optimal performance through HW/SW co-design and workload-aware tuning.

Role type

Distinguished Technologist (AI Model Performance Architect)

Builds

AI workload optimization strategies for faster model startup, improved inferencing efficiency, and reduced memory needs.

Domain

Electrical hardware design, AI systems, and memory architecture.

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Memory & AI model design, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Architecture, FPGA, Systems Design, MATLAB, Simulations, Debugging, Hardware Design

Preferred skills

New Product Development, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Capture, Oscilloscope, Printed Circuit Board

Technologies

FPGA, MATLAB, Hardware Architecture

Responsibilities

Analyze system bandwidth, latency, and compute bottlenecks; Model performance across CPU/GPU/NPU for AI workloads; Simulate workload execution (PnP tradeoffs, resource contention); Optimize model execution (initialization time, caching, KV reuse); Drive HW/SW co-design (memory, caching, scheduling); Partner with ML teams to align model structure with system architecture; Develop technology roadmaps for electrical/hardware engineering teams; Provide mentoring and guidance to less-experienced staff members.

Seniority

Distinguished, strategy & mentorship