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Senior Software Engineer

Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site

$140k–$210k/yr

Senior$42M raised

About Clockwork Systems Clockwork.io – Software Driven Fabrics to increase GPU cluster utilization Clockwork Systems was founded by Stanford researchers and veteran systems engineers who share a vision for redefining the…

Skills: C, C++, Golang, Java, Python

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Senior Software Engineer

Clockwork Systems, Inc.

Palo Alto, California, United States • On-site

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  • $140k–$210k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Stock Options, Equity Awards, Catered Lunches, Inclusive Workplace Culture
  • Posted 12d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the design and construction of high-performance, reliable, and scalable network acceleration software. Focus on improving GPU cluster utilization through cross-stack observability and workload fault tolerance.

Requirements

Requires at least 5 years of industry experience and a degree in computer science or electrical engineering. Proficiency in languages like C++, Golang, or Python and expertise in distributed systems and operating systems are essential.

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About Clockwork Systems

Clockwork.io – Software Driven Fabrics to increase GPU cluster utilization

Clockwork Systems was founded by Stanford researchers and veteran systems engineers who share a vision for redefining the foundations of distributed computing. As AI workloads grow increasingly complex, traditional infrastructure struggles to meet the demands of performance, reliability, and precise coordination. Clockwork is pioneering a software-driven approach to AI fabrics by delivering cross-stack observability to catch and quickly resolve problems, workload fault tolerance to keep jobs running through failures, and performance acceleration that dynamically routes and paces traffic to avoid congestion.

To learn more, visit www.clockwork.io.

We are currently seeking senior software engineers who will design the next generation of network acceleration software. Stay a nanosecond ahead of everyone else by joining our team of engineers in California!

What you will do

Use your knowledge and experience to lead/contribute directly to the design and build of high performance, reliable and scalable systems.

You bring

  • At least 5 years of industry experience.
  • A degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related field.
  • Fluency in one or more languages: C, C++, Golang, Java, Python.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent debugging and problem solving skills.

Looking for experience in these areas

  • Expertise in data structures, algorithms and software design.
  • Designing, building and scaling large distributed systems in production.
  • Service-oriented architectures and cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Operating systems (e.g. threads, scheduling, process sync, kernel programming).
  • Database builds.
  • Networking protocols - NIC architecture and operation is a plus!
  • Full stack development.

Enjoy

  • Challenging projects.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • A great benefits package.
  • A friendly and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Catered lunches.
  • Working in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Compensation for this position will vary based on the skills and experience you bring, as well as internal equity considerations. For candidates hired at the posted level, the expected base salary range is $140,000 - $210,000. The offered compensation package may also include stock options or other equity awards, subject to Clockwork’s equity program and applicable approvals.
In addition to cash compensation, this role is eligible to participate in the company’s equity program, which may include stock options granted in accordance with the company’s equity plan and subject to approval and applicable vesting schedules.

 

Clockwork Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building world-class teams by welcoming bright, passionate individuals from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe diversity drives innovation, and we grow stronger together.

Related keywords

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About Clockwork Systems, Inc.

LinkedInVisit site

AI never stalls. GPUs never sit idle.

Industry
Software Development
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
LinkedIn followers
2,850
Total funding
$42M

Clockwork.io pioneers Software-Driven AI Fabrics™, delivering a programmable software layer that makes large-scale AI clusters observable, deterministic, and resilient by design to drive continuous workload progress and peak cluster utilization. Its FleetIQ platform enables enterprises to train, deploy, and serve the world's most demanding AI workloads faster, more reliably, and at lower cost. Companies including Uber, Wells Fargo, DCAI, Nebius, Nscale, and White Fiber trust Clockwork.io to power their AI infrastructure. Learn more at www.clockwork.io

Offices: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, US

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About Clockwork Systems, Inc.

LinkedInVisit site

AI never stalls. GPUs never sit idle.

Industry
Software Development
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
LinkedIn followers
2,850
Total funding
$42M

Clockwork.io pioneers Software-Driven AI Fabrics™, delivering a programmable software layer that makes large-scale AI clusters observable, deterministic, and resilient by design to drive continuous workload progress and peak cluster utilization. Its FleetIQ platform enables enterprises to train, deploy, and serve the world's most demanding AI workloads faster, more reliably, and at lower cost. Companies including Uber, Wells Fargo, DCAI, Nebius, Nscale, and White Fiber trust Clockwork.io to power their AI infrastructure. Learn more at www.clockwork.io

Offices: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, US

softwarehigh performanceclock synchronizationlatencypacket dropscloud costscloud computingand computer networksReal TimeInformation Technology
View all jobs at Clockwork Systems, Inc.

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