ChipStack
Senior Software Engineer (LLM-Powered Chip Design)
ChipStack, Alameda, California, United States
Are you a strong SWE wanting to build impactful generative AI products and be at a fast-growing startup? Read on About Us At ChipStack, we're on a mission to revolutionize chip design using the power of AI. Think of us as the future of silicon development, bringing cutting-edge LLMs to a traditionally hardware-focused industry. We're a fast-growing startup backed by top VCs and led by all-stars from companies like Qualcomm, Nvidia, and Google. The Role We're looking for a rockstar Senior Software Engineer to join our founding team. You'll be front and center in building the core software infrastructure that powers our LLM-driven chip design platform. This is your chance to work on the bleeding edge of AI and hardware, directly shaping the future of computing. You will work closely with exceptional engineers with backgrounds in building chips, training LLMs, and more. What You'll Do: Build high-performance, scalable software systems for LLM-powered chip design workflows. Craft elegant and intuitive user interfaces that seamlessly integrate with LLM models. Develop and deploy robust and scalable APIs and microservices. Deploy and support customer instances of our SW Collaborate closely with our AI research team to translate cutting-edge LLM research into real-world applications. Mentor and guide junior engineers. What You Bring: Highly motivated to be at a startup to build awesome AI products and ship fast A self-starter and organized with the ability to work independently and proactively 5 years of real-world software engineering experience, with a strong focus on building high-quality web applications. Expertise in TypeScript/React (frontend) and Python (backend) Deep understanding of modern software engineering practices, including agile development, CI/CD, and cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Deep familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Passion for working with LLMs and exploring their potential in novel applications. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience with: Working with LLMs and their APIs Building developer tools and IDE plugins (e.g., VSCode) Working with distributed systems Why Join ChipStack? Make a Difference : Be part of a groundbreaking initiative that will reshape the future of chip design - a challenging and a worthy problem Cutting-Edge Tech : Work with the latest AI/ML technologies, including LLMs, and contribute to their advancement. Growth Opportunities : Join a rapidly growing startup and have a significant impact on its success. Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and equity options in a high-growth company. Amazing Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and more. Learn from the Best : Collaborate with world-class AI researchers and experienced engineers. Apply Now