Compiler Engineer for Tile-based AI DSLs

Intel Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 156,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Canada (Toronto) is seeking an experienced Compiler Engineer to enhance and maintain compiler tools optimized for Intel CPUs and GPUs. You will develop new features, optimize code generation, and fix defects to ensure high-quality, efficient compiler output.

You will collaborate across geographies with engineering, validation, and performance teams, contribute to LLVM and other open-source efforts, and help enable developers to maximize performance on Intel platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field plus 4+ years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field plus 3+ years of experience.
• PhD degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field plus 1+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features and resolve software defects in Intel compilers targeting CPU and GPU architectures.
• Optimize compiler code generation for performance improvements across diverse applications and benchmarks.
• Conduct functional, performance, and stress tests on compiler tools to ensure quality and reliability.
• Collaborate across geographies with engineering, validation, and performance teams to enhance product quality and usability.
• Contribute to open-source initiatives, including LLVM.

Skills

C/C++

SYCL

CUDA

DSLs

Object-oriented programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

LLVM

MLIR

TileIR

Job description

Job Details: Job Description:

The Role and Impact

In this position as a Compiler Engineer, you will focus on enhancing and maintaining cutting‑edge compiler software tools optimized for Intel processors. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will revolve around feature development, performance optimization, and resolving software defects to ensure the high quality and efficiency of compiler‑generated code. You will play a critical role in enabling developers worldwide to maximize the performance of Intel's CPU and GPU platforms.

Business Group

As part of Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), the Compiler Technology Innovation team is responsible for developing industry‑leading compiler tools that support Intel's processors. The team operates at the forefront of the software stack, driving innovation in high‑performance computing, artificial intelligence, and heterogeneous computing. Through collaboration across engineering teams and contributions to open‑source communities, the group plays a pivotal role in advancing Intel's leadership in processor technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new features and resolve software defects in Intel compilers targeting CPU and GPU architectures.
• Optimize compiler code generation for performance improvements across diverse applications and benchmarks.
• Conduct functional, performance, and stress tests on compiler tools to ensure quality and reliability.
• Collaborate across geographies with engineering, validation, and performance teams to enhance product quality and usability.
• Contribute to open‑source initiatives, including LLVM.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative environment
• Strong ownership mindset with a proactive approach to resolving challenges.
• Demonstrates strong dedication, a collaborative team‑oriented mindset, a positive personality, and an open‑minded approach to new ideas and perspectives.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field plus 4+ years of experience.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field plus 3+ years of experience.
  • PhD degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field plus 1+ years of experience.
• Experience in C/C++, SYCL, CUDA, DSLs, object‑oriented programming, and development of production‑quality compilers or similar software tools.
• Proven expertise in compiler architecture and software optimizations for CPU/GPU performance.
• Experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues and debugging skills.
• This position is not eligible for Intel Immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with parallel programming models, such as OpenMP, and vectorization techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with LLVM, MLIR, TileIR compiler framework, including compiler optimizations and code generation for efficient CPU performance.
• Knowledge of performance analysis tools (e.g., perf) and modern CPU/GPU architecture.
• Familiarity with language runtimes, memory models, and scheduling optimization across heterogeneous architectures.
• Proven cross‑industry collaboration on language standards and specifications.

Join our team of innovators and become an integral part of advancing compiler technology that drives performance breakthroughs across diverse computing workloads. Let’s shape the future of computing together.

Job Details

• Job Type: Experienced Hire
• Shift: Shift 1 (Canada)
• Primary Location: Canada, Toronto
• Additional Locations: (none specified)

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 155,888.00-220,069.00. 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.

Canada Accommodation: Intel is committed to a culture of accessibility. Intel provides accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Find information and request accommodation here.

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