We are seeking a seasoned
AI Software Stack Validation Leader
to own
end‑to‑end system validation, acceptance, and release readiness
of a complex, multi‑layer AI software stack spanning frameworks, compilers, runtimes, drivers, firmware, and hardware platforms.
The leader will build and scale a high‑impact validation team, architect modern validation infrastructure, and work cross‑functionally with architecture, platform, firmware, silicon, and customer engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Own
end‑to‑end validation strategy
for the AI software stack across:
Frameworks / serving layers
Compiler and graph transformation layers
Runtime, scheduling, memory management
Drivers, Firmware and hardware interfaces
Define
system acceptance criteria
that capture correctness, stability, performance, scalability, and regressions across layers.
Drive
left‑shifted validation
, enabling meaningful coverage well before full hardware.
Establish
formal acceptance test plans
and measurable exit criteria for each release milestone.
Architect scalable
validation environments and test frameworks
Drive best‑in‑class practices in
automation, regression, stress, scale, and performance validation
.
Influence architecture decisions by providing
early validation feedback
and system risk assessment.
Build, mentor, and scale a
validation engineering team
with deep system understanding.
Foster a culture of
quality, technical rigor, and product ownership
.
14+ years
of experience in system software, platform validation, or end‑to‑end software quality engineering.
Strong hands‑on background across
multiple layers of the software stack.
Proven experience defining and owning
system acceptance criteria
and release decisions.
Deep expertise in
debugging complex cross‑layer issues
involving software, firmware, and hardware.
Experience leading and scaling
senior technical teams
.
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate
risk, readiness, and trade‑offs
to senior leadership.
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