Low Level Performance Engineer

About Relativity Space: Relativity Space is building the next generation of space launch systems, requiring software that delivers exceptional performance and reliability. Our low-level performance engineering team focuses on optimizing critical systems for speed, efficiency, and resource utilization. This role is central to ensuring our launch vehicles operate at peak performance under demanding conditions.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n Optimize system-level code for maximum performance\n Develop and profile low-level applications\n Analyze bottlenecks in complex software systems\n Implement memory and resource management strategies\n Collaborate with system architects to define performance requirements\n Benchmark and validate performance improvements\n\nRequired Skills:\n\n Expertise in low-level programming (C/C++)\n Proficiency with profiling and debugging tools\n Understanding of system architecture and resource constraints\n Experience with parallel and concurrent programming\n Knowledge of compiler optimizations and CPU instruction sets\n Strong computer science fundamentals\n\nIdeal Candidate:\n\nWe’re looking for a performance engineer who can dive deep into system code to extract every possible ounce of performance. This role requires a passion for optimization and a methodical approach to problem-solving. You should have a strong background in computer science and experience working on high-performance computing systems or similar domains.