The CPU world solved a critical problem decades ago. First, compilers like GCC established a “write once, compile anywhere” paradigm, freeing developers from being locked into a single architecture. Then, modern toolchains like LLVM perfected the developer experience, enabling an entire ecosystem of intelligent tools.
This revolution of portability and powerful tooling never fully came to the world of GPUs and AI accelerators. Until now.
Spectral is delivering that revolution to high-performance computing. We make your CUDA codebase truly portable, allowing you to target any hardware without rewriting a single line.
// Our Core Directives
1. We Love CUDA–And We're Setting It Free
Let's be clear: CUDA is a phenomenal platform, and it's here to stay. But its strength is also its biggest limitation: vendor lock-in. We solve this with a compiler that acts as a drop-in replacement for `nvcc`, instantly giving your trusted CUDA codebase true portability. This allows you to keep your code unchanged while unlocking the freedom to compile for any HPC platform, not just one.
2. Pragmatic, Customer-Driven Innovation
Our innovation is audacious, but it is always guided by the direct needs of our customers. That means we focus on the practical, painstaking work that matters most—from rewriting critical device libraries to implementing high-performance, open-source versions of essential tools like cuSOLVER, cuBLAS, cuSPARSE, and CUTLASS. We tackle these difficult challenges because we know they are what stand between you and your next breakthrough.
3. Unrivaled Technical Excellence
Our competitive edge is our team. We are home to some of the most proficient engineers in the world, sourced globally because true talent knows no borders. This "PhD-level" technical mastery is the engine behind our products, and we relentlessly seek out the best people on the planet to ensure we can deliver on our ambitious promises.
// The OS of Our Team
We’ve built a company designed to solve the hardest problems, and it starts with our people.
- A Home for World-Class Talent We know our people are our greatest asset. We’ve created an environment where the best minds in the field can do their best work, supported by a culture of trust, autonomy, and a profound commitment to work-life balance.
- Radical Inclusivity We are committed to an environment where every individual is seen, heard, and valued. We believe our collective strength is built on the foundation of individual well-being, and we actively embrace the diverse ways of thinking that are essential for true innovation.
- Empowered Autonomy We trust our team implicitly. This is reflected in our focus on impact and results, not on face-time. We give our people the freedom and flexibility to solve new and challenging problems in the way that works best for them, fostering a culture of ownership and independent thinking.
- Humble Expertise Our culture is one of "small ego, big impact." While the team is made up of brilliant individuals, we operate with a humility that prioritizes the collective good and the best solution, regardless of where the idea comes from.
- Collaborative Spirit We know our best work happens when we work together. Our environment encourages asking questions, because we believe it's far more efficient to learn from a colleague than to get stuck. We celebrate each other's successes everywhere—in person at our company get-togethers, on our weekly calls, in our chat channels, and even with a simple heart-react on a complex code refactor.
// Our Origin Story
Spectral Compute was founded in 2018 by four engineers with over 60 years of combined programming experience. Our roots are in HPC workload optimization, where we helped a diverse range of clients—from computational fluid dynamics and high-frequency trading firms to broadcasters and leading AI companies—get the most out of their compute resources.
Across every industry, we saw the same problem: a frustrating landscape of vendor lock-in. We grew tired of the status quo and decided to build the solution. That solution is SCALE, our main product and now our sole focus, built to finally bring true portability to high-performance computing.
We are always looking for exceptional talent to join our global team. If our mission and culture resonate with you, we'd love to talk.