Lead LLVM Compiler Engineer – Xtensa Toolchain

Cadence; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical and Dental plans

Group Personal Pension Plan

Gym subsidy

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specialized in Compiler/LLVM for our Cork, Ireland location. This role involves designing and implementing optimisations and features for Xtensa processors, collaborating closely with hardware teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and at least 4 years of experience in compiler development, preferably with strong C/C++ skills. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, and comprehensive medical benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in compiler development or low-level systems software.
• Strong foundation in computer architecture and performance optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement compiler optimisations for Xtensa processors.
• Analyse and optimise real-world workloads including AI, DSP, and vision.

Skills

C/C++ programming skills

Debugging and problem-solving skills

Understanding of compiler internals

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

LLVM

GCC

Job description

Cadence is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specialized in Compiler/LLVM for our Cork, Ireland location. This role involves designing and implementing optimisations and features for Xtensa processors, collaborating closely with hardware teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and at least 4 years of experience in compiler development, preferably with strong C/C++ skills. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, and comprehensive medical benefits.