Software Development Manager - Compilation

Xanadu; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm at the forefront of quantum computing as a Software Development Manager. Lead a talented team in developing cutting-edge compilation pipelines for a groundbreaking open-source library. Your expertise in compiler development and team management will be crucial in driving library adoption and optimizing performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative technologies that have the potential to change the world. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and fostering a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in compiler development and 2+ years in management.
• Understanding of advanced compiler optimization techniques and performance-oriented optimizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of developers to build features and optimize the PennyLane compiler.
• Work with Product Managers to define direction and roadmap for the team.

Skills

Compiler Development

Team Management

Advanced Compiler Optimization

Performance-Oriented Optimizations

Machine Learning Frameworks

Education

Advanced Degree in Computer Science

Advanced Degree in Physics

Advanced Degree in Math

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Tools

MLIR

LLVM

Python

C++

Job description

Software Development Manager - Compilation (Hybrid)

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your role and responsibilities:

Xanadu is looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to lead our Quantum Compilation team. The team is developing JIT and AOT hybrid compilation pipelines for PennyLane , an open-source library for quantum machine learning, quantum computing, and quantum chemistry. Although quantum software development experience is not required for the role, a strong compilation background is strongly preferred.

You will:

• Manage a team of 7-10 developers to build new features and optimize the PennyLane compiler.
• Work with Product Managers to define direction and roadmap for the team.
• Participate in sprints with cross-functional teams, ensuring features are delivered efficiently and on time.
• Work closely with our product team to drive library adoption, and to ensure good feedback loops between external stakeholders and internal teams.
• Develop and improve processes to ensure developer efficiency and consistent product delivery.
• Perform team-building activities such as hiring, mentorship, career development and performance management.

Basic qualifications and experience:

• Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Math, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of compiler development experience.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• Understanding of advanced compiler optimization techniques.
• Experience with MLIR and LLVM core libraries.
• Experience with benchmarking and performance-oriented optimizations.
• Familiarity with automatic differentiation methods and frameworks (e.g., Autograd, Torch, TensorFlow, JAX).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Expertise in quantum computing, as demonstrated by in-field experience, extensive coursework, thesis, or peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience with numerical computation and high-performance computing using Python and/or C++.

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