Architect, AI Computing & Modeling (Principal/Senior Staff/Staff/Senior)

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated hands-on architect to help develop an ASIC for our next-generation artificial intelligence computing architecture alongside a team of world-class scientists and engineers.

In this role, you will be helping us define the architecture for a ground-breaking AI accelerator. Combine the latest innovations in Machine Learning and integrated circuits to create advanced hardware acceleration solutions for Machine Learning training and inference. You will also work closely with our software and design teams to define and optimize the features needed to accelerate the next generation of machine learning algorithms.

Responsibilities:

o Investigate advanced hardware/software architecture to meet future AI computing demand for edge applications and autonomous driving

o Analyze computing demands of application use cases, conducting performance modeling and architecture optimization analysis for BST SoC pertain to core computing sub-systems for vision and AI

o Instrument HW architecture optimization for high-efficiency Neural Network acceleration, such as fix-point quantization, arithmetic reduction, operation mapping and scheduling

o Design relevant SoC firmware/middleware framework to bring full utilization of the underline hardware computing capability

o Work closely with ASIC design, algorithms, and application software teams to ensure the implementation follows architectural intent.

o Monitor industrial and academic trends in multimedia and determine where they should intersect our roadmaps

Qualifications:

o Ph.D degree with 3+ years of experience or Master degree with 5+ years of experience in EE or CS

o Fluent in both English and Mandarin

o Experience of implementing complex algorithms on fixed point processors, i.e. DSP processor

o Understanding of modern SoC architectures and PPA (Performance, Power, and Area) tradeoffs, digital design, and ASIC/SoC micro-architecture

o Bilingual Mandarin Preferred

About Black Sesame Technologies

Founded in July 2016, Black Sesame Technologies is an AI digital imaging technology firm that creates solutions for real-world AI challenges. We provide solutions for image processing and computing images, as well as embedded sensing platforms. The company specializes algorithms for smartphones, autonomous driving, and other consumer electronics. It undertakes core R & D functions including core algorithm development, ASIC design, software system and ADAS engineering application team.

The company has over 600 employees working across world-class research and development, design and research centers in Shanghai, Beijing, San Jose, Singapore and four other locations. Team members have extensive experience in industrial applications, has served in the industry well-known companies.

Black Sesame Technologies has came up with a patented, potentially disruptive way to compete with other makers of artificial intelligence chips. We aim to deliver revolutionary power, cost, and performance for AI innovation at the edge, makes it much easier and more affordable to deploy powerful AI solutions from the datacenter to the edge device.

Sponsorship Friendly

We consistently sponsor H-1B visas and welcome H1B transfers with very good support in terms of benefits as well as your career growth in terms of training in various cutting-edge technologies.

The company has made an effort to boost international hiring, offering a variety of openings designed to attract global tech talent. We are dedicated to strengthening our international presence.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Language:

• Chinese (Preferred)

Work Location: In person