Software Development Manager, AWS Neuron SDK - Distributed Training

Job description AWS Neuron is a software stack for the Annapurna Inferentia and Trainium machine learning accelerators hosted inside AWS EC2 Trn1/2 and Inf1 servers. As the Engineering Manager for the Neuron Distributed Training team, you will be responsible for working hands-on with a strong team of engineers to help design and optimize ML on Neuron devices. Specifically focus on bringing up a coherent solution across the stack to increase the training resiliency for ultra clusters with thousands of nodes. You will Scale and Optimize the application stack for LLMs that leverage multi-modal modes of input/output-generation such as Text, Vision, Video, Audio etc. You will be responsible for the full development life cycle of providing Distributed Training support for multi-modal transformer models such as MM-Llama3.2, DiT/Pixart, CLIP etc. You will develop scalability features and performance optimizations in the Neuron ML Framework components to enable them make Trainium devices as the first-class citizens for ML Acceleration. Lead the way to ensure support for key ML functionality in a combined chip / software platform. Ensure the right thing is being built and delivered to customers A successful candidate will have an established background in managing team of engineers in Scaling and Stabilizing Machine Learning Distributed Training components along-with a strong technical ability to work/deliver on a vertically integrated system stack that consists of a combinatorial matrix of hardware, frameworks, and workflows. Deep expertise in scaling model training across thousands of nodes a must along-with direct customer-facing experience and a strong motivation to achieve results. Key job responsibilities This role will help lead the efforts building distributed training large cluster stability support into Pytorch, Jax using XLA and the Neuron compiler and runtime stacks. This role will help tune these models to ensure highest performance and maximize the efficiency of them running on the customer AWS Trainium TRN2+ servers. Strong software development and ML knowledge are both critical to this role. Additional details for internal candidates This role needs ML/DL work experience, with focus on GenAI and LLMs. Basic qualifications - Knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms - Experience (non-internship) in professional software development Preferred qualifications - Experience designing and building large-scale systems in a multi-tiered, distributed environment (Service Oriented Architecture) - Experience in Distributed Training on thousands of nodes. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for th…