Leader profile

Mark Saroufim

Mark Saroufim is a cofounder at Core Automation, PyTorch maintainer and cofounder of GPU MODE.

Current role

Company: Core Automation
Official link: https://www.marksaroufim.com/

Recent viewpoints

Robust benchmarks are needed to evaluate AI-generated GPU kernels.

Evaluating AI-generated GPU kernels is challenging due to reward hacking and the need for robust benchmarks; competitive platforms like KernelBot and adversarial testing (e.g., KernelGuard) help identify cheaters but open problems remain in verification and compile-time optimization.

Mark Saroufim AI Kernel Evaluation Source at 31:05

Recent interviews

Multi-GPU Kernels, Intelligence per Watt, Heterogeneous Inference, and More | YC Paper Club

Jul 30, 2026

Major topics

Design IterationLast interview Aug 15, 2026 TypographyLast interview Aug 15, 2026 InternationalizationLast interview Aug 15, 2026 Visual PrototypingLast interview Aug 15, 2026 Logo DesignLast interview Aug 15, 2026 Project PlanningLast interview Aug 15, 2026 Creative CollaborationLast interview Aug 15, 2026 Meaningful DesignLast interview Aug 15, 2026 Accessible ComputingLast interview Aug 15, 2026 Design ConstraintsLast interview Aug 15, 2026