Field Application Engineer (Machine Learning)

Quadric has created an innovative general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) architecture. Quadric's co-optimized software and hardware is targeted to run neural network (NN) inference workloads in a wide variety of edge and endpoint devices, ranging from battery operated smart-sensor systems to high-performance automotive or autonomous vehicle systems. Unlike other NPUs or neural network accelerators in the industry today that can only accelerate a portion of a machine learning graph, the Quadric GPNPU executes both NN graph code and conventional C++ DSP and control code.Role:The Field Application Engineer (FAE) will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams to provide pre-sales (and some post-sales) technical customer support. This position requires excellent customer communication and troubleshooting skills to conduct remote and on-site training and product presentations. This position is a technical position that will require additional skills such as system debugging, coding, scripting. Candidates are expected to work independently and acquire expert-level skills with the in-house built product line including HPC Hardware (IP, Chips, Boards), SDK, Algorithms (NN, DSP, Vision, Path Planning, etc.). This position will be expected to work from Quadric's Pune office on a regular basis. Responsibilities:Work with Sales to position and sell the Quadric productsDefend to customers the unique Quadric architecture and its advantages compared to all other edge AI IP solutionsWork with customers during evaluations to install the SDK and algorithms and analyze customer systems to determine the best HW/SW solutions for their systemAnalyze technological problems brought in by customers and communicate with engineering for the best solutionSet up regular technical discussions with customers to help them understand Quadric deliverables, and resolve customer issues with engineering support as well as conducting regular follow-up and monitoringDeliver periodic training sessionsCoordinate with the Sales and Engineering teams in formulating the product specifications according to the customer's needsConduct project feasibility studiesSome travel required (Internationally to U.S. California headquarters occasionally for training, to company off sites as needed, and within the region as necessary)RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and/or Computer Science field and 5+ years experience in engineeringMinimum 3+ years experience working directly with customers in support of Sales or Business Development activitiesMust be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of software perception systems, and/or Computer VisionFluent in EnglishProficiency in PythonExperience describing, building, running and deploying Docker containersExperience with Linux or Unix based operating systemsExperience with at least one of the following neural network/machine learning frameworks: PyTorch, Tensorflow, Tensorflow-LiteExperience quantizing, running and debugging neural networks with ONNX runtime a plusExperience selling/supporting semiconductor intellectual property (IP) a plusExperience supporting parallel C / C++ languages a plus (CUDA, OpenVX, NEON, etc.)Solid understanding of intermediate git concepts such as branching, rebasing, merge conflict resolution, etc.Solid understanding of semiconductor development process (RTL, GDS, ASIC, etc.)Ability to methodically debug problems, relay information to the engineering team, and test and deploy system updates and upgradesBenefitsHealth Care Plan Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Training & DevelopmentWork From HomeStock Option Plan

Quadric has created an innovative general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) architecture. Quadric's co-optimized software and hardware is targeted to run neural network (NN) inference workloads in a wide variety of edge and endpoint devices, ranging from battery operated smart-sensor systems to high-performance automotive or autonomous vehicle systems. Unlike other NPUs or neural network accelerators in the industry today that can only accelerate a portion of a machine learning graph, the Quadric GPNPU executes both NN graph code and conventional C++ DSP and control code.

Role:

The Field Application Engineer (FAE) will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams to provide pre-sales (and some post-sales) technical customer support. This position requires excellent customer communication and troubleshooting skills to conduct remote and on-site training and product presentations. This position is a technical position that will require additional skills such as system debugging, coding, scripting. Candidates are expected to work independently and acquire expert-level skills with the in-house built product line including HPC Hardware (IP, Chips, Boards), SDK, Algorithms (NN, DSP, Vision, Path Planning, etc.). This position will be expected to work from Quadric's Pune office on a regular basis.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Sales to position and sell the Quadric products
• Defend to customers the unique Quadric architecture and its advantages compared to all other edge AI IP solutions
• Work with customers during evaluations to install the SDK and algorithms and analyze customer systems to determine the best HW/SW solutions for their system
• Analyze technological problems brought in by customers and communicate with engineering for the best solution
• Set up regular technical discussions with customers to help them understand Quadric deliverables, and resolve customer issues with engineering support as well as conducting regular follow-up and monitoring
• Deliver periodic training sessions
• Coordinate with the Sales and Engineering teams in formulating the product specifications according to the customer's needs
• Conduct project feasibility studies
• Some travel required (Internationally to U.S. California headquarters occasionally for training, to company off sites as needed, and within the region as necessary)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and/or Computer Science field and 5+ years experience in engineering
• Minimum 3+ years experience working directly with customers in support of Sales or Business Development activities
• Must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of software perception systems, and/or Computer Vision
• Fluent in English
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience describing, building, running and deploying Docker containers
• Experience with Linux or Unix based operating systems
• Experience with at least one of the following neural network/machine learning frameworks: PyTorch, Tensorflow, Tensorflow-Lite
• Experience quantizing, running and debugging neural networks with ONNX runtime a plus
• Experience selling/supporting semiconductor intellectual property (IP) a plus
• Experience supporting parallel C / C++ languages a plus (CUDA, OpenVX, NEON, etc.)
• Solid understanding of intermediate git concepts such as branching, rebasing, merge conflict resolution, etc.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor development process (RTL, GDS, ASIC, etc.)
• Ability to methodically debug problems, relay information to the engineering team, and test and deploy system updates and upgrades

Benefits

• Health Care Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Stock Option Plan

Quadric is building the next generation of Computing Architecture for the Edge.Our team is as thoughtfully architected as our product; in fact, the two go hand-in-hand. We are looking for technical ninjas, who are ready for the adventure of a lifetime. What do we mean by ninjas? We mean people with deep domain expertise who are driven by the desire to do something BIG in the company of good people.Our team is built upon mutual respect for what everyone brings to our end-to-end system. Without each part, there would be no whole. As such, our team is collaborative and focused.What We Value: Integrity, Humility, HappinessWhat We Expect: Initiative, Collaboration, CompletionOur Goal: For employees to look back on this chapter of building the company with amazing memories -- remembering it as a time that was challenging and exciting as we worked together to build something extraordinary.

Quadric is building the next generation of Computing Architecture for the Edge.

Our team is as thoughtfully architected as our product; in fact, the two go hand-in-hand. We are looking for technical ninjas, who are ready for the adventure of a lifetime. What do we mean by ninjas? We mean people with deep domain expertise who are driven by the desire to do something BIG in the company of good people.

Our team is built upon mutual respect for what everyone brings to our end-to-end system. Without each part, there would be no whole. As such, our team is collaborative and focused.

What We Value: Integrity, Humility, Happiness

What We Expect: Initiative, Collaboration, Completion

Our Goal: For employees to look back on this chapter of building the company with amazing memories -- remembering it as a time that was challenging and exciting as we worked together to build something extraordinary.