Principal Modelling Engineer

Fractile
London
8 months ago
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At Fractile, we’re taking a revolutionary approach to computing to run the world’s largest language models 100x faster than existing systems. Our fast-growing team is working at the cutting edge of the latest AI developments in both hardware and software. Want to get involved?


We are looking for a Principal Modelling Engineer with demonstrated expertise in semiconductor IP modelling to develop software models of our ground-breaking AI accelerators.


In this role, you will:

  • Design and develop pre-silicon models of Fractile’s innovative AI acceleration hardware, informing architecture definition, performance evaluation, and product design and verification
  • Enable early software development using models of products in development
  • Work with hardware, software, and ML engineers in a highly collaborative hardware-software co-design methodology
  • Contribute to the definition of business-wide modelling requirements and strategy
  • Support and develop more junior colleagues


You have:

  • Strong experience of pre-silicon modelling of semiconductor IP covering one or more of architectural, performance, verification and functional modelling
  • Expert knowledge of modelling and simulation technologies such as gem5 or SystemC
  • First-rate C/C++ and Python skills and solid experience of industry standard development tools and technologies
  • A deep understanding of computer architecture and hardware design
  • An creative and innovative mindset, and a willingness to take ownership and drive results in a fast-paced environment
  • Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Maths, Physics, or related degree and 7+ years of industry experience


You may also have:

  • Knowledge of machine learning techniques and technologies
  • Previous experience in a startup or small team environment


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