The era of pervasive AI has arrived. In this era, organizations will use generative AI to unlock hidden value in their data, accelerate processes, reduce costs, drive efficiency and innovation to fundamentally transform their businesses and operations at scale.
SambaNova Suite™ is the first full-stack, generative AI platform, from chip to model, optimized for enterprise and government organizations. Powered by the intelligent SN40L chip, the SambaNova Suite is a fully integrated platform, delivered on-premises or in the cloud, combined with state-of-the-art open-source models that can be easily and securely fine-tuned using customer data for greater accuracy. Once adapted with customer data, customers retain model ownership in perpetuity, so they can turn generative AI into one of their most valuable assets.
Working at SambaNova
This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI and the value it can unlock across every aspect of an organization’s business and operations.
Responsibilities
SambaNova is hiring a senior-level Firmware Engineer in SambaNova’s Infrastructure Product Goup. In this role you will be responsible for working in the engineering team in Palo Alto developing platforms for our RDU. You will work closely with our hardware and software engineering teams to develop the platform software that our other engineering teams depend on for the final product definition.
- Define and implement next generation firmware architecture
- Develop and validate enterprise-level servers that power our next-gen AI platform
- Enable fully automated CI/CD pipeline for firmware release
Basic Qualifications
- BS in EE/CS (or related discipline)
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience
Additional Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in OpenBMC (or other embedded Linux) and RTOS
- Strong Linux fundamentals
- Experience in device driver development such as I2C/I3C, SPI, SMBus, PCIe
- Knowledge of Ethernet and IP networking standards
- Demonstrable knowledge of computer security and authentication schemes, TPM
- Experience with C, C++, Python and shell
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of high availability (HA) systems, management
- Familiarity with DMTF standards, Redfish and Server products
- Experience in working with open source projects.
- Experience in hands-on lab and bring-up activities, as well as knowledge of design for product and manufacturing
- You like to work in a fast-paced environment using agile methods
Annual Salary Range and Level
The base salary for this position ranges from $165,000/year up to $180,000/year. This range is based on role, level, and location and reflects the salary target for new hires in the US. Individual pay within the range will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s job-related qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.
Benefits Summary
SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.
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Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
If you are a new, recent (within the last two years), or upcoming college graduate and are interested in opportunities with SambaNova Systems, please apply through our university job listings.
EEO Policy
SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Customers turn to SambaNova to quickly deploy state-of-the-art generative AI capabilities within the enterprise. Our purpose-built enterprise-scale AI platform is the technology backbone for the next generation of AI computing.
Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, SambaNova Systems was founded in 2017 by industry luminaries, and hardware and software design experts from Sun/Oracle and Stanford University. Investors include SoftBank Vision Fund 2, funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Intel Capital, GV, Walden International, Temasek, GIC, Redline Capital, Atlantic Bridge Ventures, Celesta, and several others. Visit us at sambanova.ai. Follow SambaNova Systems on Linkedin.
