Ambarella Corp.

Ambarella Corp.

Staff Software Engineer

US Headquarters · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 32 days ago
PythonDeep LearningComputer VisionLLMsEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • AI Vision Processors For Edge Applications Our solutions make cameras smarter by extracting valuable data from high-resolution video streams.
  • This role focuses on AI workload deployment, performance optimization, heterogeneous compute orchestration, and system-level debugging across the silicon lifecycle.
  • This is a hands-on engineering role at the hardware-software boundary.

Responsibilities

  • Develop deep expertise in Ambarella AI SoC and accelerator architecture.
  • Design, implement, and debug microcode, runtime, and system-level software to deploy AI workloads.
  • Develop tools and infrastructure to streamline workload deployment, profiling, debugging, and performance analysis.
  • Partner with architecture, hardware, compiler, and application teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of AI workloads (CNNs, LLMs/VLMs), particularly how they map efficiently to hardware.
  • You enjoy working close to the hardware.
  • You are driven by performance optimization challenges.
  • You are comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast-moving, product-driven environments.
  • Nice to have
  • Knowledge of Deep Learning, Computer Vision fundamentals.

Skills

  • Required
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in systems software, embedded software, firmware engineering.
  • Strong C, Python and low-level programming experience.
  • Deep understanding of Computer architecture and Microprocessor fundamentals.
  • Experience with modern software development processes.
  • Strong analytical skills, with a passion for solving complex challenges.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and planning skills.
  • Preferred
  • Experience with heterogenous compute core SoCs and accelerators.
  • Knowledge of Runtimes, Operating Systems and/or RTOS internals.
  • Experience debugging system-level issues across components and layers.

Compensation

  • Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Benefits

  • AI Vision Processors For Edge Applications

Company info

  • Support customers in optimizing and integrating their models onto Ambarella SoCs.

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