Research Assistant in the Division of Science (Computer Science)

About the Job:
Many companies, such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon, are developing specialized programming frameworks to enable users to write simple, high-level code that runs efficiently on various hardware architectures. Our research team at NYUAD, collaborating with MIT, is creating a new programming framework called Tiramisu. This innovative framework can perform advanced code optimizations that are otherwise challenging to implement, allowing it to generate fast code that outperforms highly optimized code written by expert programmers across multiple hardware platforms (multicore, GPUs, FPGAs, and distributed machines).

The project aims to enhance Tiramisu by adding support for automatic code optimization, leveraging machine learning and deep learning methods. Currently, a basic automatic optimization module has been developed, and we seek to advance it. The final outcome will be a compiler pass that allows Tiramisu to autonomously select the appropriate optimizations for unoptimized programs. This high-quality technique will benefit Tiramisu users, particularly our partner companies and research labs.

Location:
New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Work Conditions:
Full-time

Benefits:
The selected candidate will be involved in cutting-edge projects with a significant practical impact. Benefits include a competitive monthly salary, coverage of travel and visa expenses by NYUAD, and opportunities to co-author papers for leading conferences in the field (NIPS, PLDI, ISCA, etc.), along with international conference travel.

Application Process:
To apply, please send your cover letter, CV, and transcripts (with ranking) from the last two years, along with contact references, and indicate your start date availability. Early availability is a plus. Additionally, please list any relevant technical skills. For inquiries, contact Dr. Mohamed Riyadh Baghdadi at rb4792@nyu.edu.

Language Requirements:
While not explicitly stated, proficiency in English may be implied due to the nature of the work and academic environment.