Distinguished Technologist - AI Model Performance Architect

HP Inc.

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Work type
On-site
Location
Spring, TXPalo Alto, CA
Salary
$190,000–$274,000 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Closes
Dec 7, 2026

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Similar $205k
This role $232k
$152k most similar roles pay here $287k

This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $164,625–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $232k versus about $205k for comparable roles.

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About HP Inc.

HP Inc. is a global technology company that develops and sells personal computers, printers, and related supplies and services. Its products include laptops, desktops, workstations, and printing solutions for consumers and businesses worldwide.

HP Inc. currently has 79 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,700–$205,200 across 76 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Distinguished Technologist - AI Model Performance Architect

The Distinguished Technologist role at HP requires a senior-level professional to bridge system memory architecture with AI model behavior for optimal performance through hardware and software co-design. This technologist will analyze system bottlenecks, optimize AI workloads across various processors, and develop strategies for long-term vision and technology roadmaps. Key responsibilities include collaborating with ML teams to align model structures with system architectures, driving innovative solutions for future growth, and communicating complex technical concepts to executive staff and industry partners. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in electrical design, hardware architecture, and software packages, along with skills in debugging, simulations, and new product development. This role demands a deep understanding of memory and AI model design, coupled with strong cross-organizational communication and mentoring abilities, impacting multiple functions and influencing long-term strategic direction across disciplines.

What you'll do

  • Analyze system bandwidth and latency to identify performance bottlenecks.
  • Optimize AI model execution across CPU/GPU/NPU for improved efficiency.
  • Simulate workload execution to evaluate resource contention and trade-offs.
  • Drive hardware/software co-design initiatives focusing on memory optimization.
  • Develop technology roadmaps and innovative solutions for future growth.

What we're looking for

  • Over 12 years of experience in electrical design and hardware architecture
  • Expertise in AI model performance optimization across CPU/GPU/NPU
  • Proficient in HW/SW co-design for memory and caching systems
  • Develops long-term technology roadmaps and identifies future growth opportunities
  • Leads industry research and innovation, influencing strategic direction across disciplines
  • Collaborates with ML teams to align model structure with system architecture requirements
  • Communicates complex technical strategies to executive staff and external partners

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