Compiler Engineer

Jobtailor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel is seeking a seasoned compiler engineer to advance the LLVM/Clang-based stack, contribute to open-source initiatives, and collaborate with the Clang/LLVM community. The role focuses on building compiler components, enhancing optimization passes, and ensuring performance across Intel CPU and GPU platforms.

Candidates should demonstrate hands-on compiler development, strong C/C++, and a proven OSS track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Applied Math/Inf or related field with 5+ years experience, or Master's with 3+ years experience.
• Hands-on compiler development experience.
• Proven history of open-source contributions, especially to Clang.
• Core LLVM expertise, including building compilers or LLVM components.
• Experience with optimization passes, code generation, or frontend integration.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Intermediate-level C/C++ with deep language construct knowledge.
• OneAPI or similar vendor toolchain development preferred.
• Participation in standards committees (C, C++, Khronos) preferred.
• Must live and work in Canada.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Object-oriented programming

Data structures

Compiler development

Open-source contributions

Clang contributions

LLVM expertise

Code optimization

Frontend integration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Info

Master's degree in CS/Math/Info

Tools

Intel Compiler Stack

OneAPI

Clang

Job description

• Develop new features for Intel's open-source compiler stack
• Enable the latest language standards
• Collaborate upstream with members of the Clang open-source community
• Collaborate across the industry to deliver effective compiler solutions
• Build compilers or compiler components using the LLVM framework
• Contribute to Intel's LLVM-based C, C++, SYCL, and Fortran compilers
• Support compiler performance, scalability, and portability across Intel CPU and GPU platforms

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics or a related technical discipline and 5+ years of experience OR Master's in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics or related technical fields and 3+ years of experience
• Experience in C/C++, object-oriented programming, and data structures
• Hands-on compiler development experience
• Demonstrated history of technical contributions to open-source projects
• Demonstrated history of technical contributions to Clang (commit history, patches, reviews)
• Core LLVM expertise, including hands-on experience building compilers or compiler components using the LLVM framework
• Experience with optimization passes, code generation, or frontend integration
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to proactively pursue solutions
• Intermediate-level C/C++ with deep understanding of language constructs
• oneAPI or similar vendor toolchain development is a preferred qualification
• Participation in standards committees (C, C++, Khronos, etc.) is a preferred qualification
• Must live and work in Canada

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in compiler development using the LLVM framework, with a strong background in C/C++ programming and contributions to open-source projects. Proficient in optimizing compiler performance and collaborating with industry standards committees.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• LLVM Framework Expertise
• C/C++ Programming
• Compiler Development Experience
• Open-Source Contributions
• Problem-Solving Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• C/C++
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Data Structures
• Compiler Development
• Optimization Passes
• Code Generation
• Frontend Integration
• Technical Contributions
• Language Standards
• SYCL

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Proactive Solution Pursuit

Industry Keywords

• Open-Source Community
• Compiler Solutions
• Performance Scalability
• Portability
• Standards Committees

Tools & Technologies

• Intel Compiler Stack
• OneAPI
• Clang