Triton Compiler Engineer

Intel Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Toronto, Canada, is seeking an Experienced Hire to help develop Triton front-end and back-end components for Intel GPUs. You will define, design, and maintain tools for a domain-specific language, collaborating with hardware teams and the broader compiler community.

The role requires C, C++, and Python expertise, plus experience with LLVM/MLIR and PyTorch attention techniques. Hybrid work model and Canada-specific compensation apply.

Qualifications

• Programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with compiler stages, code generation, and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with GitHub development environment and PyTorch attention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, develop, test, debug, release, enhance, and maintain software tools for domain-specific programming languages.
• Work directly with hardware design teams, compiler development companies, and programming communities.
• Participate in language and standards groups.
• Design and implement Triton compiler front-end and back-end components.
• Develop optimization passes for supported kernels.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

GitHub development environment

Job description

Job Details: Job Description:

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.

Role Overview:

Triton-lang is a open-source programming language and compiler for creating highly efficient custom GPU kernels. Its widely adopted in several stacks like Pytorch, SGLang, vLLM etc. Come join us to develop Triton front end and back-end components for Intel GPUs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, design, develop, test, debug, release, enhance, and maintain software tools for domain-specific programming languages
• Work directly with hardware design teams, compiler development companies, and programming communities
• Participate in language and standards groups
• Design and implement Triton compiler front-end and back-end components
• Develop optimization passes for supported kernels

The ideal candidate should exhibit Collaborative skills, fast learner, and be passionate about the technology.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 3+ years of experience OR Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 2+ years of experience OR PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 0 years of experience.

The experience must include:

• Programming skills in C, C++, and Python
• Experience with compiler stages, code generation, and optimization techniques
• Experience with GitHub development environment
• Familiarity with PyTorch attention techniques for transformer models

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with LLVM, MLIR, and Triton compiler architecture

Job Type: Experienced Hire 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:

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in Canada CAD 133,922.00-189,066.00 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.

Canada Accommodation:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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