Sr. Applications Engineer

Job Summary:

Inspire Semi has developed an advanced, next generation accelerated computing platform for HPC, AI, graph analytics and other compute-intensive applications. This supercomputer-cluster-on-a-chip has 1,536 high-performance 64-bit CPU cores per chip, interconnected with our low latency network fabric. Inspire Semi is uniquely positioned to disrupt and democratize these markets with our next generation accelerators that deliver blistering speed, energy efficiency, versatility across a range of applications, an open developer-friendly programming model, and game-changing affordability.

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Applications Engineer with demonstrated ability in moving HPC/AI applications onto new platforms and optimizing their performance. In this role, you will work closely with our leading-edge customers, helping them deploy and optimize their software applications and libraries to our revolutionary Thunderbird accelerated computing platform.

You will also work directly with the Product Marketing and R&D teams to drive customer requirements and influence the direction of Inspire Semi next-generation products and technologies. At Inspire Semi, customers are key to our success, and talented engineers like you are what enable our mutual success. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and significant equity. We have a hybrid work environment and typically meet in our Austin offices several days per week.

Exceptional fully remote candidates will also be considered.

• Lead customer technical engagements, helping them deploy and optimize their software applications and libraries to our revolutionary Thunderbird accelerated computing platform
• Profile and identify bottlenecks in a wide range of HPC/AI applications
• Develop creative algorithmic and software solutions to solve bottlenecks and accelerate software on the Thunderbird accelerated computing platform
• Translate application requirements into software features and hardware requirements
• Develop performance models for future generations of accelerated computing architectures
• Create demos, application notes and other technical docs to help speed adoption

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience with development in one or more HPC/AI application domains
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Excellent C/C++ programming skills and proficiency in Fortran preferred
  • Working knowledge of Linux
  • Ability to measure application-level performance and profile HPC/AI applications at the node level and at scale
  • Working understanding of OpenMP, MPI, and related parallel programming models
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent problem‑solving abilities with strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex data sets
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Travel
  : willingness to travel as necessary

• Expertise in competitive performance analysis is strongly preferred
• Experience in a leadership role or with project management responsibilities

Inspire Semiconductor is a leading innovator in the semiconductor industry, dedicated to advancing technology and delivering high-quality products. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to excellence.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter via our website below.
Alternatively, email to  with the subject line "Sr. Applications Engineer Application."