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Software Engineer, Systems ML - PyTorch Compiler / Performance (PhD)

Menlo Park, CA

The PyTorch Compiler team is dedicated to making PyTorch run faster and more resource-efficient without sacrificing its flexibility and ease of use. The team is the driving force behind PT2, a step function change in PyTorch's history that brought compiler technologies to the core of PyTorch. PT2 technologies have gained industry-wide recognition since their first release in March 2023. The team is committed to building the PT2 compiler that withstands the test of time while striving to become the #1 ML framework compiler in the industry. The team is highly innovative, passionate about the technologies we build, and love to do deep technical work. Our work is open source, cutting-edge, and industry leading.

Software Engineer, Systems ML - PyTorch Compiler / Performance (PhD) Responsibilities:

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  • Develop the PT2 compiler (TorchDynamo, TorchInductor, Export, PyTorch Core).
  • Improve PyTorch performance via systematic solutions for the entire community.
  • Explore the intersection of the PyTorch compiler and PyTorch distributed.
  • Optimize Generative AI models across the stack (pre-training, fine-tuning, and inference).
  • Conduct cutting-edge research on ML compilers and ML distributed technologies.
  • Collaborate with users of PyTorch to enable new use cases of PT2 technologies both inside and outside Meta.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Generative AI, NLP, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
  • Research or industry experience in compilers, ML systems, ML accelerators, HPC, GPU performance, and similar.
  • Proficient in Python or CUDA programming
  • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with PT2 technologies, Triton, MLIR, or experiences working inside PyTorch. Expert knowledge in GPU performance and writing high-performance CUDA kernels.
  • Research and software engineer experience demonstrated via fellowships, patents, internships, or coding competitions.
  • First-authored publications at peer-reviewed conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, MLSys, ASPLOS, PLDI, CGO, PACT, ICML, or similar).
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Client-provided location(s): Menlo Park, CA, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E0uuHMAR
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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