sgl-project/sglang-jax

[Feature] Make submodules’ dtype be configurable

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#661 opened on Jan 15, 2026

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Motivation

Control the precision scope when using higher precision, like float32.

  • softmax
  • proj in attn and mlp

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Research direction
Investigate how to make the dtype configurable for submodules like softmax, attention projection, and MLP projection to support higher precision (e.g., float32) while maintaining performance.
Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
PythonJAX
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60