Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer

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At Inspire Semi, we’re not just building chips; we’re revolutionizing high‑performance computing. Our groundbreaking architecture packs thousands of 64‑bit CPU cores onto a single chip, all seamlessly connected. We’re driven by a mission to make high‑performance computing more accessible, energy‑efficient, and easier for developers to harness. Ready to make a real impact? Join our passionate team!

• Be a Pioneer:
  Get in on the ground floor of a hypergrowth startup!
• Make an Impact:
  Your work will directly contribute to disruptive technology.
• Grow With Us:
  Constant opportunity to learn new skills and grow professionally.
• Rewarding Compensation:
  Competitive salary, bonus potential, and meaningful equity.
• Flexibility:
  Hybrid work model with potential for fully remote for exceptional candidates and flexible time off.

We are seeking software engineers to develop operating system and compute‑intensive application software for our platform. Successful candidates will join a small, elite team at an early stage and strongly influence the evolution of our software ecosystem.

• Porting and maintaining Linux on our platform.
• Hardware driver and board support package development.
• Optimizing open‑source HPC and ML software stack for our platform.
• Supporting customers in running our software and porting their applications.
• Maintaining well‑organized code repositories and documentation.
• Assisting hardware verification and debugging efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, or similar experience.
• Software engineering, algorithm, and data‑structure design skills.
• C/C++ programming skills.
• Familiarity with Linux or comparable development environment.
• Familiarity with CPU architecture.
• Self‑motivating, organized, and detail oriented.
• Strong analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to quickly locate needed information in documents, online, etc.
• Eagerness to continuously and rapidly learn new skills as needed on the job.

• Knowledge of the Linux kernel, boot process, and drivers.
• Experience porting Linux to new hardware platforms.
• Familiarity with the RISC‑V ISA and assembly language.
• Experience developing software in RTL simulation/emulation environment.
• Familiarity with Xilinx FPGA’s and Vivado toolchain.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and applications.
• Familiarity with scientific high‑performance computing applications such as finite element analysis, signal processing, and genomics.
• Based near Austin, Texas or willing to relocate.

If you’re excited about pushing the boundaries of computing and working on truly innovative technology in a rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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