Senior Compiler Engineer

Huawei Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 177,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada seeks a Senior Compiler Engineer to design, develop, and optimize a high-performance compiler stack for AI, GPU, and CPU workloads. You will lead development, mentor juniors, and contribute to architecture decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in large software projects with C++, C, or Java, strong compiler and systems knowledge, and a deep understanding of processor architecture. Join a team driving innovation in heterogeneous compilation and SW-HW co-design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience programming in large software projects including C++, C, or Java.
• Must satisfy at least two of: LLVM/Clang prod compiler experience; prod language runtime or language design/implementation; deep learning frameworks; GPU drivers; hardware accelerators.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and operating systems.
• Deep understanding of processor architecture.
• Knowledge of source control and bug tracking tools; familiarity with software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software to satisfy business requirements across products.
• Analyze and optimize software system performance and assist with hardware/software co-design.
• Liaise with stakeholders to determine requirements and create development plans for productization.
• Provide leadership in scrums, reviews, and project planning; mentor junior developers.
• Research industry trends and propose new technical directions for the team.

Skills

C++

C

Java

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/CE

Tools

LLVM/Clang

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Senior Compiler Engineer.

About the team:

The Heterogeneous Compiler Lab, led by esteemed technical experts with extensive industry and academic experience, publishes innovative research at leading conferences. Recognized as key contributors to the LLVM Compiler Infrastructure project, this lab excels in developing diversified IP compiler collaborations, focusing on AI, GPU, and CPU architectures. Our efforts include heterogeneous compilation technology and SW-HW co-design, optimizing for AI, graphics, games, and mobile applications while tackling technological challenges through open-source community.

About the job:

• Design, develop, and test software to satisfy business requirements in a wide range of products.
• Analyze and optimize software system performance, and assist with software/hardware co-design.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, determine project and feature requirements, and create development plans for software productization.
• Provide leadership in scrums, reviews, and project planning; engage in team building.
• Mentor junior developers through education sessions, code reviews, and career development.
• Research industry trends and paradigms, and propose new technical directions for the team.

The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $127,000 to $225,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Job requirements

About the ideal candidate:

• 5+ years of experience programming in large software projects with at least one of the following: C++, C, or Java.
• Satisfy at least two of the following:
  • Development or research experience in a production compiler (LLVM/Clang-based is an asset).
  • Development or research experience in a production language runtime, and/or design and implementation of a major programming language.
  • Development or research experience with deep learning frameworks and related ecosystem, such as TensorFlow, Caffe2, MXNet, ONNX, TVM.
  • Development or research of GPU drivers, such as Vulkan, OpenGL, DirectX, or CUDA/OpenCL.
  • Development or research experience with hardware accelerators such as GPUs, NPUs, or FPGAs.
• Solid grasp of fundamental concepts related to system design, such as data structures, algorithms, and operating systems.
• In-depth understanding of computer processor architecture.
• Proficiency with software development tools and concepts such as source control, bug tracking, etc.
• Bachelor's, Master's degree or Ph.D (an asset). in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• The following items are assets: Deep understanding of IR and machine level compiler optimization techniques; experience in systems programming; proficiency in higher-level programming languages e.g. Go, Python; or an understanding of the implementation of higher-level programming languages.

Additional Information:

Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.