Principal Engineer- Software AI​/ML

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We are seeking an experienced, dynamic software engineer to develop AI models within our AI/ML software platform for edge computing. The candidate will develop various AI models for our edge AI hardware products. The candidate should have strong software engineering skills, AI model development experience or applicable experience in applying AI models and algorithms in various edge, cloud or LLM environments using industry available frameworks and languages such as Pytorch, Python, or ONNX.

Join our growing Edge AI team!

• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of new and existing AI models using JavaScript, Type Script, C/C++, and Python languages in an AI application across the various Edge AI hardware platforms.
• Create and define AI models in various platforms using TFLite, Tensorflow, ONNX, Pytorch and C/C++ based technologies.
• Design and implementation of AI/ML applications, models and algorithms optimized for edge computing environments in our cloud-based development and application space.
• Work closely with product management to help define project requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Work with applications software engineers to develop methodologies in gathering, applying and evaluating data for consumption by AI models running on Edge AI hardware.
• Work with software engineering team to implement accelerated AI training software platforms.
• Develop and tune AI models for efficient execution on hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the company to analyze project requirements and propose innovative solutions.
• Utilize best practices in software development, including code reviews, unit testing, integration and continuous integration.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and issues.
• Assist with the documentation of software solutions, including technical specifications and user guides.
• Work with customers and provide support to end-users when necessary.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI/ML and edge computing technologies to ensure our solutions remain at the cutting edge.
• Work in a team environment, developing and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in software development with 2+ years of specific AI/ML software development.
• Proficient knowledge in using machine learning development languages, tools and frameworks, such as the MPLAB Machine Learning Development Suite and Python AI/ML libraries using Tensor Flow/TFLite, Pytorch,…