Arago is backed by executives from Apple, Arm, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Hugging Face, as well as prominent US and European deeptech venture firms and exited founders.

What You’ll Do As a System Software Engineer Intern, you will join the team building the foundational software stack for our next-generation high-performance computing hardware. You will contribute to critical system components — ranging from compilation and runtime optimization to simulation and distributed computing — ensuring the seamless execution of AI workloads on our proprietary architecture. Working at the intersection of high-level Python AI frameworks and custom hardware, you will take on a versatile role that may include performance optimization, compiler backend development, hardware simulation, or low-level driver implementation.

Required Skills And Experience

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ and/or Python, with a passion for "under the hood" programming.
• Solid foundation in Computer Science fundamentals, including Data Structures, Algorithms, and Operating Systems.
• Deep understanding of Computer Architecture and low-level system-software interactions.
• Proficiency working in a Linux environment.
• Nice to have: Familiarity with ML framework internals (e.g., PyTorch), GPU computing (CUDA), or compiler design (LLVM/MLIR).
• Language: English at a proficient level. French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance software modules in C++ and Python.
• Identify and resolve system bottlenecks to optimize execution efficiency and resource utilization.
• Develop and maintain internal tooling for profiling, debugging, and hardware simulation.
• Author unit tests and validate software functionality against precise hardware specifications.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to bridge the gap between AI research and hardware execution.

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation, based on academic level
• Reimbursement of 50% of the public transport subscription fee.
• A vibrant, multicultural workplace with colleagues representing over nine nationalities.