AI-Driven Code Optimization Research Engineer

Huawei Technologies Research & Development (UK) Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology provider in Cambridge is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their team as a researcher in LLM-powered code optimization frameworks. The role involves designing automated pipelines for code analysis and validation aimed at enhancing HarmonyOS. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Computer Science, strong skills in C/C++ and Python, and experience with large language models. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technological advancements in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Innovative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with code optimization techniques and LLM applications.
• A solid grasp of performance profiling methodologies.
• Ability to develop automated profiling infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design LLM-powered code optimization pipelines.
• Develop automated profiling infrastructure to identify performance bottlenecks.
• Research compiler optimization techniques inspired by existing practices.
• Build testing and validation frameworks for correctness and performance.
• Investigate device architecture-specific optimization techniques.
• Explore architectural feature implementation using simulators.

Skills

Strong programming skills in C/C++

Experience with large language models for code-related tasks

Performance profiling and benchmarking

Knowledge acquisition and research innovation

Experience developing agentic systems

Education

BSc degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C/C++

Python

LLVM

GCC

QEMU

GEM5

Job description

A leading global technology provider in Cambridge is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their team as a researcher in LLM-powered code optimization frameworks. The role involves designing automated pipelines for code analysis and validation aimed at enhancing HarmonyOS. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Computer Science, strong skills in C/C++ and Python, and experience with large language models. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technological advancements in a collaborative environment.