Python Library and Runtime Performance Analyst

Job description

The Role
We are seeking an analyst to help ensure that applications in the Python ecosystem offer industry-leading performance when run on the POWER microprocessor.

Your Impact
As part of the team that designed the #1 & #2 fastest supercomputers in the world, you will be part of a high profile initiative to optimize performance across all layers of the Python software stack for Power. This work will include Python interpreter enhancements and extend into optimization of key runtime libraries, as well as into Python JITs. This project provides opportunities for innovative software optimization as well as exploitation of leading edge hardware architectures in upcoming processors.

Description
Through in-depth analysis of existing Python applications involving data transformation, ML/DL and other data-centric operations, you'll help determine where optimization needs to happen -- be it in libraries, Python runtime, or underlying compiler or kernel infrastructure. When the opportunities involve the Python runtime or core libraries, you'll be responsible for diving in to the code, implementing appropriate changes, and driving them upstream into the base and relevant distributions like Anaconda. You'll also collaborate closely with compiler developers when opportunities are identified that can be addressed through enhancements to the compilers that build Python and core native libraries. You'll also run workloads on competitive platforms to understand relative areas of strength and challenge. Deliverables will include code improvements, tuning recommendations and whitepapers as well as sales collateral. Insights gained will be fed to hardware design teams to improve next-generation hardware.

Key Qualifications
·  Demonstrated experience working with interpreters or JITs, preferably directly related to Python;
·  Strong skills in C, C++;
·  Experience with Java and Python is an asset;
·  Previous experience contributing to open source projects, having obtained committer standing in a recognized community preferred;
·  Strong understanding of memory layout, multi-threading, micro-architecture implications
·  Prior experience working with the Python community and CPython implementation;
·  Experience with Cython;
·  Ability to work in a team, network with people outside of the team and effectively communicate in written and verbal presentations is essential.
·  Exposure to projects utilizing machine learning and deep learning techniques with at least one of the following - TensorFlow, PyTorch, would be an asset.
Auto req ID

287061BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Hardware Architect
State / Province

TEXAS
Primary job category

Hardware Development & Support
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Systems
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

AUSTIN
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  5+ years with C or C++ programming
·  2+ years in Python programming
·  Experience implementing interpreters or JITs
·  Demonstrated familiarity with microarchitectural analysis
·  Practical experience with at least one acceleration technology (GPU, FPGA, SIMD etc.)
·  Experience with Conda or similar packaging systems
·  Passion for continuous improvement in building knowledge base both technically and professionally
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  2+ years in Java programming
·  Committer status in a key open source community
·  Demonstrated experience optimizing a key Python library or package
·  Agile/ Scrum methodology experience
Secondary Job Category

Hardware Engineer
Eligibility Requirements

None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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