Compiler Engineer

Huawei Technologies Research & Development (UK) Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cambridge is seeking a passionate Compiler Developer to join their team. You will develop LLVM based compilers and optimize performance by tackling real-world server issues. The ideal candidate has advanced C/C++ programming skills and a keen interest in CPU architecture. The position offers flexible working and a competitive benefits package including 33 days annual leave. Applications should be sent to [e-mail].

Benefits

Mentorship from industry experts

Fixed term contract up to two years

Corporate social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Passion for developing compilers.
• Basic knowledge of CPU architecture.
• Experience contributing to open source projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop LLVM based compilers, enabling compiler for new architecture features.
• Analyze performance of compiler generated code.
• Co-design with xPU architecture teams.

Skills

C/C++ programming skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc/MSc/MSci in Computer Science

Job description

About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited

Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 100,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. Huawei R&D UK have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh, Ipswich and Bristol. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. The company’s commitment to investment in R&D in the UK, through university partnerships or bespoke facilities such as the photonics centre in Ipswich, will keep the country at the forefront of global digital innovation. And through this commitment, the UK will play an increasingly significant role in helping Huawei to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

Core Values

• staying customer-centric,
• inspiring dedication,
• persevering,
• Growing by reflection.

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world.

To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centres around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centres in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh, Ipswich and Bristol. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.

Job Summary

You will join a team of compiler experts located in Cambridge and globallocations to develop LLVM compiler and libraries. You will learn to resolve real-world server and HPC problems by analyzing performance issues, applying state of art optimizations, debugging the compilation procedure and present the result. You will be encourage to solve problem in innovative ways. You will work in a diversified team with different culture background but share common goals. Your contribution can be up-streamed to open source communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop LLVM based compilers:
  - Enable compiler for new architecture features
  - Use AI technology to help compiler optimize
  - Design & implement optimization for xPU architectures
• Analyze performance of compiler generated code
• Co-design with xPU architecture teams

Person Specification

List details of Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications needed to do the job:

Required

• Passionate to develop compiler
• Advanced C/C++ programming skills
• Basic knowledge of CPU architecture

Desired

• BSc/MSc/MSci in CS
• Experience of contributing to opensource projects
• Good at self-learning, courageous to explore new things, strong in practical skills
• Good communication skills and teamwork

What we offer

• Assign with an industry expert as Mentor
• Fixed term employment contract up to two years
• Flexible working
• 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays)
• Group Personal Pension
• Corporate retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life insurance
• Corporate social events

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position and believe your experience and skills are suitable, please email a copy of your CV and cover letter [e-mail]

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