Compiler Engineer

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About the Role

Compiler Engineer

This position is ideal for professionals passionate about systems programming, low-level performance optimization, and compiler technology that powers cutting-edge AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement new compiler features and optimizations across frontends, IR passes, and backends.
• Enhance code generation, vectorization, and link-time optimizations to improve runtime performance.
• Debug and validate compiler pipelines using tools such as ASAN/UBSAN, GDB, and Valgrind.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and systems engineers to adapt compilers for machine learning and HPC workloads.
• Maintain build systems and development workflows (Make, CMake).
• Balance performance, correctness, and maintainability in compiler optimizations.
• Contribute to the evolution of compiler technologies that directly impact large-scale system efficiency.

Qualifications / Skills Required

• Strong foundation in

  Computer Science

  ,

  Systems Programming

  , or

  Compiler Engineering

  .
• Proficiency in

  C

  and

  C++

  with hands-on experience in compiler development.
• Deep understanding of compiler frameworks such as

  LLVM/Clang

  ,

  GCC

  , or

  MLIR

  .
• Experience with

  IR transformations

  ,

  code generation

  ,

  vectorization

  , and

  link-time optimization (LTO)

  .
• Familiarity with

  build systems

  (Make, CMake) and

  debugging tools

  (ASAN/UBSAN, GDB, Valgrind).
• Strong focus on performance, reliability, and correctness at the systems level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior contributions to open-source compiler projects (LLVM, GCC, MLIR).
• Experience optimizing compilers for AI, deep learning, or HPC workloads.
• Knowledge of GPU or accelerator code generation.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Work Location

• Remote (India)

  — open to candidates based in India.

Salary Range

• $10.5 USD per hour

  (Hourly Contract)