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    AI Kernel Engineer Intern - Kernel Optimization

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    Quadric

    AI Processor IP

    51-200 employeesFounded 2017Burlingame, CASemiconductor Manufacturing
    Posted 75 days agoApply by Aug 20Actively hiringPaidSummer 2026Semiconductor Manufacturing

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    About the role#

    Quadric is seeking an AI Kernel Engineer Intern to join the software engineering team. This role focuses on optimizing the performance of neural network inference workloads for the company's general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) architecture. You will work alongside industry experts in AI and semiconductor technology, with opportunities for mentorship and project ownership.

    What you'll do#

    • Implement ONNX operator kernels that are not currently included in the SDK.
    • Utilize Claude Code to optimize kernel performance.

    What you'll need#

    • Current enrollment as an MS student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
    • Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
    • Experience with kernel implementation and optimization.
    • Experience in performance profiling.

    Location & details#

    • Location: Burlingame, California.
    • Modality: On-site.
    • Term: Summer 2026.
    • Compensation: $45.00 to $60.00 per hour.
    • Status: Full-time, paid internship.
    Relevant fieldsComputer ScienceComputer Engineering

    About Quadric

    Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Quadric is a privately held semiconductor company with 51 to 200 employees. The firm develops and licenses the Chimera General Purpose Neural Processing Unit, an AI processor architecture designed for on-device inference. This technology allows developers to run both C++ code and machine learning tasks on a single scalable processor core. The hardware supports performance levels ranging from 1 to 864 TOPS by integrating scalar, vector, and matrix processing capabilities.

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