Director, Host Software Engineering – AI/HPC

Cornelis Networks

. Lead and grow a high-performance host software organization focused on systems-level programming and ecosystem integration .

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow a high-performance host software organization focused on systems-level programming and ecosystem integration
Foster an environment of technical ownership for engineers
Provide mentorship and career development for technical contributors
Guide the team in leveraging modern development tools and AI-augmented workflows
Lead the technical definition and delivery of the host software stack
Oversee the development of Linux kernel-mode drivers with a focus on low-latency
Direct the implementation of user-mode libraries and protocol state machines
Ensure top-tier performance for AI/HPC frameworks
Partner closely with hardware, firmware, and switch software teams
Own the planning, prioritization, and execution of host software deliverables across multiple release cycles

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in high-performance systems programming in C/C++ on Linux
Prior experience in technical leadership or management roles
Strong understanding of Linux kernel internals, networking transport protocols, HPC/AI communication middleware and applications
Hands-on experience with high-performance networking concepts, RDMA, or communication middleware
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and executive audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Bonuses
Open Time Off (OTO)
401(k) with company match
Generous paid holidays
Accidental injury insurance
Pet insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++LinuxLinux kernel internalslow-latency programminguser-mode librariesprotocol state machineshigh-performance networkingRDMAHPC/AI communication middleware

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipcareer developmentcommunication skillsteam collaborationplanningprioritizationexecution