Compiler Engineer for AI Tile-based DSL

200 Intel Technology of Canada, ULC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Canada is seeking a Compiler Engineer to design, develop, test, and optimize compiler middle-end and backend features for Intel CPU and GPU architectures. You will contribute to LLVM- and TileIR-based DSL compiler stack, supporting tile-based AI workloads on CPUs, GPUs, and accelerators.

The role emphasizes collaboration with hardware teams, development of Clang, DPC++, and SYCL, and a focus on performance, vectorization, and debugging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.
• 1+ year experience in C/C++, SYCL, CUDA, or DSLs programming.
• Experience with compiler technologies and LLVM infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Clang, LLVM, or MLIR frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and optimize compiler middle-end and backend features for Intel CPU/GPU architectures.
• Contribute to LLVM- and TileIR-based compiler technologies and DSLs.
• Support tile-based AI programming models including TileLang and cuTile.
• Collaborate with hardware teams on new features, architectures, and workloads.
• Develop and maintain Clang, DPC++, and SYCL tooling; write comprehensive tests.
• Research, debug, and optimize performance with vectorization and parallel models.

Skills

C/C++

SYCL

CUDA

DSLs programming

OOP principles

Data structures

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS / related field)

Tools

Clang

LLVM

MLIR

Job description

Job Details: Job Description

The Role and Impact As a Compiler Engineer at Intel, you will design, develop, test, and optimize cutting-edge compiler technologies tailored to Intel architectures, with a focus on compiler middle-end and backend development. You'll contribute directly to our LLVM- and TileIR-based DSL compiler stack, supporting innovative tile-based programming models and AI workloads running on Intel CPUs, GPUs, and accelerators. This role offers an opportunity to work with emerging technologies such as TileLang and cuTile, collaborate with experienced compiler engineers, and contribute to software solutions that enable advances in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

Business Group

The Compiler Technology Innovation team, part of Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), focuses on creating and enhancing software tools for domain-specific programming languages. The team is expanding its work on tile-based AI DSL compilers and programming models, a strategic area supporting AI workloads across Intel CPU and GPU architectures. Through collaboration across engineering teams and the compiler community, we develop innovative solutions that advance heterogeneous computing, AI performance, and Intel's broader technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and optimize compiler middle-end and backend features for Intel CPU and GPU architectures.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of LLVM- and TileIR-based compiler technologies and domain-specific programming languages.
• Support tile-based AI programming models and compiler development initiatives, including technologies such as TileLang and cuTile.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to support new processor features, architectures, and AI workloads.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance compiler technologies and related tools, including Clang, DPC++, and SYCL.
• Write comprehensive test cases to ensure code coverage, functionality, and reliability.
• Contribute to compiler optimizations involving parallelization, vectorization, and emerging programming models.
• Research, identify, and resolve software bugs through debugging, performance analysis, and analytical techniques.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and open-source communities, including Clang and LLVM, to support compiler development and innovation.
• Support technical discussions and collaboration with external partners and standards groups to contribute to language evolution and industry best practices.
• This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Electronic Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 1+ year of combined relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: C/C++, SYCL, CUDA, DSLs programming, object-oriented design principles, and complex data structures.
• Compiler technologies and LLVM compiler infrastructure.
• Hands-on knowledge of compiler middle-end or backend technologies.
• Preferred Qualifications Experience developing and maintaining production-grade compilers.
• Familiarity with Clang, LLVM, or MLIR compiler frameworks.
• Experience with vectorization and parallel programming models like TileLang, cuTile, OpenMP, SYCL, CUDA, or GPU programming.
• Strong understanding of x86 instruction set architecture and Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX).
• Knowledge of performance analysis, optimization, and debugging techniques.
• Be part of a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will empower technology breakthroughs and transform industries worldwide.

Job Type: College Grad Shift: Shift 1 (Canada) Primary Location: Canada, Toronto Additional Locations:

Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust N/A

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in Canada CAD 114,890.00-162,190.00 Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

Work Model for this Role This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.

* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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