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Graphics Processing Unit Engineer
Sunayu LLC is looking for a highly skilled Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Engineer with a deep understanding of operating systems, hardware, and extensive knowledge of the GPU industry, particularly in the context of Linux-based systems. As a GPU Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing GPUs for various applications, with a strong emphasis on seamless integration with operating systems and hardware. Your expertise will contribute to advancing GPU technology and its efficient utilization in diverse fields. This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.
Primary Responsibilities
- GPU Architecture and Design: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to define, develop, and optimize GPU architectures, ensuring they meet stringent performance, power efficiency, and feature requirements.
- Operating System Integration: Work closely with operating system developers to ensure smooth GPU integration with Linux-based systems. Optimize GPU drivers for compatibility, performance, and reliability in a Linux environment.
- Hardware Expertise: Contribute to the design and development of GPU hardware, providing insights into hardware architecture to ensure efficient interaction with software components. Maintain and update hardware designs as needed.
- CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) /OpenCL (Open Computing Language) Programming: Develop and optimize applications using CUDA or OpenCL, harnessing the full potential of GPU hardware for parallel processing, high-performance computing, and machine learning on Linux platforms. Maintain and update software for optimal performance.
- Performance Analysis: Analyze GPU performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance performance across various applications in Linux, addressing both hardware and software considerations. Regularly monitor and improve performance.
- GPU Tooling: Create and maintain debugging tools, profiling utilities, and performance analysis software tailored for Linux systems to facilitate efficient GPU development and troubleshooting. Keep tools up-to-date and functional.
- Power Efficiency: Work on power management techniques to optimize GPU power consumption, ensuring efficient operation on both mobile and desktop Linux platforms. Continuously assess and enhance power efficiency strategies.
- Testing and Validation: Design and execute tests to validate GPU performance and functionality on Linux, including stress testing, benchmarking, and debugging to ensure robust operation. Maintain and expand the testing suite.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural specifications, code documentation, and Linux-specific best practices for GPU development. Keep documentation up to date with changes and improvements.
- Industry Insight: Stay updated on the latest trends, innovations, and competitive landscapes within the GPU industry, contributing to research efforts and proposing Linux-specific approaches to GPU design and optimization. Share regular updates and insights with the team.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 10+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
- Proven experience in GPU architecture design, and GPU performance optimization.
- Expertise in operating system integration for Linux.
- Strong understanding of computer hardware architecture, particularly as it relates to Linux systems.
- Knowledge of parallel computing, graphics algorithms, and real-time rendering in Linux environments.
- Familiarity with GPU debugging tools and profiling software for Linux.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.
- Strong communication skills for conveying technical information in a Linux context.
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python or BASH.
- Proficiency with automation tools such Ansible, Puppet, Salt, Terraform, etc.
- Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification). An IAT Level III certification would also be acceptable (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP).
Clearance
- Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
- TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required or a TS/SCI and willingness to get a Poly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Published research or contributions in the GPU industry, especially related to Linux.
- Experience with machine learning and neural network frameworks on GPUs in Linux.
- Knowledge of GPU virtualization, cloud computing, and emerging Linux-based technologies in the field.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as GPU-specific languages.
- Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring
- Knowledge of distributed resource scheduling systems [Slurm (preferred), LSF, etc.]
- Familiarity with CUDA and managing GPU-accelerated computing systems.
- Basic knowledge of deep learning frameworks and algorithms