Software Engineer, Kernels

Who we are

Kinara is a Bay

Area-based venture backed company. Our architecture is based on research done at
Stanford University by Rehan Hameed and Wajahat Qadeer under the guidance of
legendary Prof. Mark Horowitz (http://www-vlsi.stanford.edu/~horowitz/) and Prof. Christos
Kozyrakis (http://csl.stanford.edu/~christos/).

What we do

Our game-changing AI solutions revolutionize what people and businesses can achieve.
Ara inference processors combined with our SDK deliver unrivalled deep learning
performance at the edge to accelerate and optimize real-time decision making where every
millisecond is critical, and power efficiency is a must. Kinara solutions embed high-
performance AI into edge devices to create a smarter, safer, and more enjoyable world.
Edge AI is on the brink of a boom, and Kinara is looking forward to playing a significant role
in it.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced developers for our kernel development team focused on
building and optimizing AI/ML operators using our specialised Instruction Set Architecture
(ISA). In this role, you will be responsible for design, development, and performance tuning
of core kernel components that directly influence the efficiency and reliability of AI/ML
workloads on our custom hardware. You will work closely with compiler teams, hardware
architects, and application developers to deliver an operator that maximizes performance
while meeting stringent accuracy and latency requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development of core kernel modules, optimized for both performance and energy efficiency under AI/ML workloads.
• Design and development of advanced performance profiling/optimization and
  debugging tools to ensure low latency.
• Analyse kernel performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations at
  the software and feedback to the hardware for next generation improvements.
• Ensure to follow and propose industry best practices for code quality, performance
  testing, and validation of kernels.
• Collaborate with hardware architects, compiler teams to align the kernel design
  with the underlying ISA capabilities and seamless integration of AIML models.
• Stay current on emerging trends in ISA design, low-level programming, and AI/ML
  hardware acceleration.
• Ensure that documentation of the kernel components is made.

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer
  Engineering, or a related field.
• Work experience in C/C++ is required and python is plus.
• 3+ years of industry experience in kernel or low-level system software development,
  with a strong background in optimizing performance for specialized hardware.
• Appropriate understanding of assembly language, computer architecture, ISA
  design/Development, and related performance optimization techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in using debugging and performance profiling tools
  (e.g., kernel debuggers, profilers, trace analyzers).
• Experience with developing AI/ML operators or accelerators in hardware-software
  co-design environments, is a plus.
• Experience of relevant industry standards and emerging trends in AI hardware
  acceleration is a plus.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead innovative kernel development projects at the cutting-edge
  intersection of AI/ML and custom ISA design.
• A collaborative, dynamic work environment with access to state-of-the-art
  technology and methodologies.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and significant opportunities
  for professional growth and impact.

Work culture

We at Kinara have an environment that fosters innovation. Our team has technology
experts who understand the big picture and mentors who coach passionate professionals
to work on the most exciting challenges. We share responsibilities in everything we do,
where every point of view is valued. Join us!