Senior LLVM Compiler Performance Engineer

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

Job summary

Intel Corporation is seeking a Senior Compiler Engineer to advance LLVM-based compiler technologies for CPUs, GPUs, and accelerators. You will own optimization and code generation improvements spanning SYCL, Triton, MLIR, and DSLs, working across the compiler stack with hardware teams.

You will mentor engineers, participate in upstream projects, and help shape future Intel silicon while delivering industry-leading performance and scalability across workloads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in CS/Engineering with 6+ years in compiler development or optimization.
• Master's in related fields with 3+ years in compiler work.
• PhD with no extra industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance analysis of real-world AI/HPC workloads and benchmarks across compilers and runtimes.
• Design, develop, and optimize compiler components for Intel CPU/GPU architectures.
• Own performance targets for specific compiler areas and drive measurable improvements.
• Advance heterogeneous/offload compilation for SYCL, OpenMP, Triton, MLIR, and DSLs.
• Collaborate with hardware architects to influence future silicon design via compiler tech.
• Engage with upstream open-source communities through RFCs and reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute as a technical leader.

Skills

C++

LLVM/Clang

Perf. analysis

OpenMP

SYCL

MLIR

Triton

DSLs

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

PhD (advantage)

Tools

LLVM

Clang

Profiling tools

Job description

Intel Corporation is seeking a Senior Compiler Engineer to advance LLVM-based compiler technologies for CPUs, GPUs, and accelerators. You will own optimization and code generation improvements spanning SYCL, Triton, MLIR, and DSLs, working across the compiler stack with hardware teams.

You will mentor engineers, participate in upstream projects, and help shape future Intel silicon while delivering industry-leading performance and scalability across workloads.