Senior HPC Performance Engineer at NVIDIA

Tel Aviv-Yafo, TA, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
High Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • M.S. (or equivalent experience) or PhD in Computer Science or related field with relevant performance engineering and HPC experience
  • 3+ years of experience with parallel programming and at least one communication runtime (MPI, NCCL, UCX, NVSHMEM)
  • Experience conducting performance benchmarking and triage on large scale HPC clusters
  • Good understanding of computer system architecture, HW-SW interactions, and operating systems principles (systems software fundamentals)
  • Ability to implement micro-benchmarks in C/C++, read and modify the code base when required
  • Ability to debug performance issues across the entire HW/SW stack
  • Proficient in a scripting language, preferably Python
  • Familiar with containers, cloud provisioning, and scheduling tools (Kubernetes, SLURM, Ansible, Docker)
  • Adaptability and passion to learn new areas and tools
  • Flexibility to work and communicate effectively across different teams and timezones
  • Ways to stand out
  • Practical experience with Infiniband/Ethernet networks in areas like RDMA, topologies, congestion control
  • Experience debugging network issues in large scale deployments
  • Familiarity with CUDA programming and/or GPUs
  • Experience with Deep Learning Frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth performance characterization and analysis on large multi-GPU and multi-node clusters
  • Study the interaction of our libraries with all HW (GPU, CPU, Networking) and SW components in the stack
  • Evaluate proof-of-concepts, conduct trade-off analysis when multiple solutions are available
  • Triage and root-cause performance issues reported by our customers
  • Collect a lot of performance data; build tools and infrastructure to visualize and analyze the information
  • Collaborate with a very dynamic team across multiple time zones

Skills

HPC
Performance Analysis
GPU
Multi-GPU
Multi-Node Clusters
NVLink
PCIe
Infiniband
Ethernet
NCCL
NVSHMEM
GPUDirect
Deep Learning
Performance Characterization
Root-Cause Analysis
Performance Data Visualization

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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