Open Source Graphics Compiler Engineer

Imagination Technologies; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Compiler Engineer to work on the mid end/backend compiler infrastructure for graphics technology. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software design, knowledge of graphics hardware, and experience with Linux systems. This role is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology and be part of a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Exciting work environment

Opportunity to innovate

Collaboration with industry leaders

Qualifications

• Experience with modern graphics and compute APIs.
• Experience with a compiler framework such as NIR and LLVM.
• Experience with version control software, preferably Git.
• Experience of upstreaming changes to an open source project.
• Familiarity with scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to existing open source projects.
• Design and develop for graphics cores.
• Involve in the software development cycle.
• Maintain compilers throughout the life-cycles.
• Support customers in bringing new products to market.

Skills

Software design and problem solving

Understanding of graphics hardware

Compiler theory and development

Linux system management

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Linux

Git

Vulkan

OpenGL ES

OpenCL

EGL

NIR

LLVM

Python

Shell Script

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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The role

Imagination's PowerVR graphics division produce the world's leading family of ultra-low power GPU IP cores that will power tomorrow's cutting-edge technology. In PowerVR Software, working with experienced Compiler Engineers, you will help design, develop and test the mid end/backend compiler infrastructure that will help Imagination's customers take the most of current and next generation GPU hardware capabilities. As part of the compiler team, you will work on various projects.

You will:

• Contribute to existing big open source projects, including Mesa, with a compiler-specific focus.
• Design and develop for the current and next generation graphics cores
• Get involved in all aspects of the software development cycle, from requirements, through design, implementation, code review and testing
• Maintain the compilers throughout the whole software and hardware life-cycles
• Work closely within the team and liaise externally with other research and development teams
• Support customers and their partners in bringing new products to market

About you

Committed to making your customers, stakeholders and colleagues successful, you’re an excellent communicator, listener and collaborator who builds trusted partnerships by delivering what you say, when you say. You’re curious, solutions orientated and a world-class problem solver who constantly seeks opportunities to innovate and achieve the best possible outcome to the highest imaginable standard.

You'll have:

• Excellent software design and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of how graphics hardware works
• A good understanding of compiler theory, technique and development.
• A background or degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience with managing and configuring a Linux system

You might also have:

• Experience with modern graphics and compute APIs (Vulkan, OpenGL ES, OpenCL, EGL, etc)
• Experience with a compiler framework such as NIR and LLVM, with a preference for backend compiler familiarity.
• Experience with version control software (preferably Git)
• Experience of upstreaming changes to an open source project
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Shell Script, e.g. Bash

Who we are

Imagination is a UK-based company that creates silicon and software IP designed to give its customers an edge in competitive global technology markets. Its GPU and AI technologies enable outstanding power, performance, and area (PPA), fast time-to-market, and lower total cost of ownership. Products based on Imagination IP are used by billions of people across the globe in their smartphones, cars, homes, and workplaces.

We need your skills to help us continue to deliver technology that will impress the industry and our customers alike, ensuring that people everywhere can enjoy smarter and faster tech than ever before.

So come join us if you're wanting that something more

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we’ll help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most exciting companies who are one of the leaders in semiconductor IP solutions.

As a part of our team, you can help us transform, innovate, and inspire the lives of millions through our technology.