Systems Performance Engineer

Replicate is seeking a Systems Performance Engineer to optimize complex systems and AI infrastructure. The ideal candidate has a deep passion for squeezing every ounce of performance out of systems, whether it's rendering AAA game titles or optimizing large-scale distributed systems.

Key qualifications:

• Mastery of C++ and systems programming
• Experience with high-performance computing environments
• Comfort with parallel programming models (multi-threading, SIMD, GPU programming)
• Track record of optimizing large-scale production deployments
• Curiosity about new technologies and optimization techniques
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Ideal candidates may have experience in:

• Optimizing rendering pipelines for games or real-time graphics
• High-frequency trading systems
• Contributing to performance-critical open-source projects
• Profiling and optimizing across different hardware architectures

While AI/ML experience isn't required, candidates should be excited to apply their optimization skills to this domain. The role involves translating expertise in cycles, memory management, and systems-level thinking to the challenges of optimizing AI model inference and training.

Replicate offers:

• Remote-first work environment with an office in San Francisco
• Competitive salary and above-market equity
• Good healthcare benefits

About Replicate: Replicate is making machine learning accessible to everyone by enabling easy sharing and use of ML models. They aim to simplify the process of applying ML research to real-world problems, making it possible for non-experts to leverage this technology. The company values creating an inclusive, supportive work environment with the best people.