Trainium Kernel Expert

Mercor
San Francisco, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

Evaluate the quality, correctness, and hardware-appropriateness of Neuron Kernel Interface (NKI) development tasks for training and evaluating AI models. Assess CUDA→NKI migration fidelity and Trainium-specific performance-optimization quality. Review cross-platform numerical-correctness standards and provide clear, rubric-based feedback.

What You Will Do

Evaluate NKI development tasks, assess CUDA→NKI migration fidelity, review numerical-correctness standards, and collaborate with AI research teams to ensure consistency and coverage across datasets.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have 2+ years of experience developing or optimizing kernels using NKI targeting AWS Trainium/Inferentia2 hardware. Strong understanding of NKI-specific development patterns and memory-hierarchy management.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience developing or optimizing kernels using NKI targeting AWS Trainium/Inferentia2 hardware
  • Strong understanding of NKI-specific development patterns and memory-hierarchy management
  • Experience assessing CUDA→NKI migration quality
  • Familiarity with Trainium-specific performance profiling
  • Experience defining or evaluating cross-platform numerical-correctness standards
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