About the role
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in GPU model optimization
- Highly experienced with CUDA
- Highly experienced with Rust
- Experience with Egglog is a STRONG POSITIVE but absolutely not required. You will learn
- No degree required
- Experience in developing and deploying AI models in production environments is a plus
Company Description
Luminal (YC S25) is focused on optimizing AI models to accelerate and simplify model deployment. We are building an AI compiler that enhances model speeds by 10x and streamlines deployment to production with just a single line of code. Our mission is to turn AI research code into production code, seamlessly.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Founding Compiler Engineer located in downtown San Francisco. You will be responsible for assisting the design of the core compiler. Day-to-day tasks will include writing CUDA kernels, conducting model performance reviews, and shitposting on social media.
About Luminal
Making AI run fast on any hardware.
Required skills
Other roles at Luminal
Job details
Salary
$150,000 - $250,000
Equity
0.15% - 0.75%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Experience
0+ years
Funding
Total raised
$5.3M
Last stage
Seed
Investors
Founders
What happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.