CUDA ENGINEER - KERNEL OPTIMIZATION - AI TRAINER

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: CUDA Engineering Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $500/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Analyze and optimize GPU kernels for performance, efficiency, and hardware utilization. • Use profiler metrics like L2 cache hit rate and occupancy to guide kernel improvements. • Review GPU kernel implementations and identify bottlenecks without deep algorithmic background. • Write and modify C++17 , Python , and GPU programming code. • Apply expertise in CUDA , HIP , and shader programming to improve performance. • Document optimization decisions clearly, focusing on profiler metrics' utility. Qualifications Must-Have • Available to work at least 20 hrs/wk . • Fluent in core C++ features through C++17 . • Working knowledge of Python and Git . • Fluent in one GPU programming model like CUDA or HIP . • 1+ year of professional or research experience with GPUs . • Strong understanding of GPU profiler performance metrics . Preferred • Experience with CUDA , HIP , and CUDA C++ Core Libraries . • Experience optimizing kernels for NVIDIA Blackwell hardware . • Familiarity with NSight Compute . • Prior experience with NVIDIA , AMD , or Qualcomm . • Open-source contributions related to GPU kernel optimization . Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Submit your resume or relevant technical background. • Qualified applicants may complete a brief technical assessment or submit additional information. Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. #hiringmercor