Senior GPU Engineer

Summary

Join Succinct, a company revolutionizing zero-knowledge proofs, as a Senior GPU Optimization Engineer. You will play a key role in optimizing the performance of our zkVM, SP1, and our hardware-accelerated prover network. This involves identifying and resolving GPU performance limitations, developing and optimizing low-level GPU kernels, and collaborating with engineering teams. We are looking for an expert in GPU and CPU architecture with proven experience in performance optimization and low-level hardware interactions. While our office is in San Francisco, we are open to exceptional remote candidates, especially for senior-level applicants. We offer a competitive salary, generous equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Expert understanding of GPU and CPU architecture with deep expertise in performance optimization and low-level hardware interactions
• Strong proficiency with GPU software stacks, compiler optimizations, CUDA, PTX assembly, and low-level APIs
• Extensive hands-on experience using performance analysis tools including NVIDIA Nsight Systems and Nsight Compute
• Proven track record in identifying and eliminating performance bottlenecks, minimizing latency, and enhancing GPU workload efficiency
• Demonstrated ownership mentality with strong communication and team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and resolve GPU performance limitations through meticulous performance profiling and optimization
• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify latency bottlenecks at both hardware and software levels
• Develop and optimize low-level GPU kernels using CUDA, PTX, and other NVIDIA-specific technologies
• Employ performance analysis tools such as NVIDIA Nsight Systems and Nsight Compute to continuously profile and enhance GPU workload performance
• Research and integrate advanced GPU computing technologies and methodologies to maximize system performance
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to enable rigorous functional and performance testing and validation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming in Rust or C++
• Experience working on OS kernels and/or writing device drivers

Benefits

• Above-market salary and generous equity compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Lunch and dinner provided at the office
• Optional, company-paid travel to events and conferences