Software Engineer- Model Performance

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• Baseten Embeddings Inference: The fastest embeddings solution available
• The Baseten Inference Stack
• Driving model performance optimization
• Implement, refine, and productionize cutting-edge techniques (quantization, speculative decoding, kv cache reuse, chunked prefill and LoRA) for ML model inference and infrastructure.
• Deep dive into underlying codebases of TensorRT, PyTorch, TensorRT-LLM, vllm, sglang, CUDA, and other libraries to debug ML performance issues.
• Apply and scale optimization techniques across a wide range of ML models, particularly large language models.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to design and implement innovative solutions.
• Own projects from idea to production.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages, such as Python or C++.
• Familiarity with LLM optimization techniques (e.g., quantization, speculative decoding, continuous batching).
• Strong familiarity with ML libraries, especially PyTorch, TensorRT, or TensorRT-LLM.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in LLM’s.
• Deep understanding of GPU architecture.
• Bonus:Proficiency in enhancing the performance of software systems, particularly in the context of large language models (LLMs).Experience with CUDA or similar technologies.Deep understanding of software engineering principles and a proven track record of developing and deploying AI/ML inference solutions.Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in enhancing the performance of software systems, particularly in the context of large language models (LLMs).
• Experience with CUDA or similar technologies.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles and a proven track record of developing and deploying AI/ML inference solutions.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in enhancing the performance of software systems, particularly in the context of large language models (LLMs).
• Experience with CUDA or similar technologies.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles and a proven track record of developing and deploying AI/ML inference solutions.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity.
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
• Flexible PTO policy including company wide Winter Break (our offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day!)
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility and family-building stipend through Carrot
• Company-facilitated 401(k)
• Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.