Senior Software Engineer - Compilers

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Job Overview:

Are you interested in working on pioneering compiler technology as part of our team of dedicated engineers working with the wider GNU community? We have an opening for an exciting and varied role in our GNU Tools team in Cambridge, UK.

In this role you will collaborate with the GNU community, contributing to the open-source GCC compiler and other GNU projects, to make the best use of Arm architectural features such as SVE and SME.

You may also help analyse and improve the performance of applications and benchmarks running on Arm hardware.

Previous experience working with GNU or other compiler toolchains will be desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement changes to GCC compiler, libraries and open source applications to optimise benchmark workloads.
• Improve the open-source GNU framework to better support Arm architectural features and core designs.
• Participate in the open source GNU community, including reviews upstream and opportunities to attend and present at developer meetings.
• Develop our automated test frameworks to defend the functionality and performance of our tools.

Required Skills and Experience:

• C and/or C++ programming.
• Experience of low-level software or hardware development that requires looking at computer architecture specifications like compilers, debuggers, models, etc.
• Effective communication skills to influence internal or external partners.
• Application of software methodologies, tools, and processes, including code review.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• Open source community citizenship, including code commits and reviews.
• Basic Linux administration, particularly installation and maintenance.
• Optimising code for performance.

In Return:

In return all Arm employees are provided with vital training to succeed in their respective roles.