Experienced Software Engineer for Physical AI

GF Netherlands B.V.; Eindhoven; In loco; EUR 94.000 - 142.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GlobalFoundries in Eindhoven, Netherlands seeks a Principal MTS – Software Engineering with a strong AI compiler architecture focus to lead production-ready AI toolchains for heterogeneous compute platforms. This senior, hands-on role defines architecture and guides cross-functional teams across frontend, IR, optimization and deployment.

The ideal candidate has extensive compiler experience, strong C++/Python skills and a proven ability to influence distributed teams.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive industry experience in compiler development with ownership or architecture responsibility for complex software products.
• Strong knowledge of compiler design, IRs, optimization, analysis, scheduling, memory management and code generation.
• Hands-on experience with LLVM and/or MLIR.
• Experience compiling for heterogeneous targets such as AI accelerators, NPUs, DSPs, GPUs, vector processors or embedded CPUs.
• Proficiency in modern C++ and Python, with the ability to prototype, review code and diagnose issues across system boundaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience influencing decisions across distributed teams.

Mansioni

• Define and maintain the end-to-end architecture for AI compiler and toolchain capabilities across the Physical AI product portfolio.
• Translate product, model and customer use cases into compiler requirements, architecture specifications and roadmaps.
• Guide decisions across front-end model import, graph transformations, MLIR/LLVM IR, optimization and code generation.
• Align compiler architecture with accelerator runtime, libraries, firmware and hardware architecture.
• Drive API/ABI consistency, portability and extension points across products.
• Lead architecture reviews, risk assessments and proof-of-concept work for novel features.
• Mentor compiler engineers and strengthen engineering standards across the organization.

Conoscenze

Compiler development

LLVM/MLIR

C++

Python

Heterogeneous targets

Architectural leadership

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS/EE/Math

Strumenti

LLVM

MLIR

Descrizione del lavoro

About GF GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Member of Technical Staff (MTS) – Software Engineering with a strong AI compiler architecture focus to join the Physical AI SW Engineering team in Eindhoven, Netherlands. This senior, hands‑on technical leadership role will define and evolve the architecture for production-ready AI toolchains targeting heterogeneous compute platforms, including neural processing units, vector accelerators, CPUs and related embedded systems.

Your Job

• Define and maintain the end-to-end architecture for AI compiler and toolchain capabilities across the Physical AI product portfolio.
• Translate product, model and customer use cases into compiler requirements, architecture specifications, interfaces, and prioritized technical roadmaps.
• Guide decisions across front‑end model import, graph transformations, MLIR/LLVM-based intermediate representations, optimization, partitioning, scheduling, memory planning, code generation and deployment.
• Align compiler architecture with accelerator runtime, compute‑kernel libraries, firmware, verification flows, and hardware architecture.
• Drive API and ABI consistency, portability and reuse across products while establishing clear extension points for product‑specific capabilities.
• Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, technical risk assessments and proof‑of‑concept work for critical or novel features.
• Partner with engineering leads to decompose architectural direction into implementable epics, milestones and acceptance criteria.
• Analyze performance and quality gaps using representative AI workloads, then guide optimization across the full software and hardware stack.
• Collaborate with global teams, customers and ecosystem partners on integration, enablement, issue resolution and forward‑looking requirements.
• Mentor compiler engineers and strengthen architecture practices, documentation quality and engineering standards across the organization.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive industry experience in compiler development, including senior technical ownership or architecture responsibility for complex software products.
• Strong knowledge of compiler design, intermediate representations, optimization, analysis, scheduling, memory management and code generation.
• Hands‑on experience with LLVM and/or MLIR.
• Experience compiling for heterogeneous targets such as AI accelerators, NPUs, DSPs, GPUs, vector processors or embedded CPUs.
• Proficiency in modern C++ and Python, with the ability to prototype, review code and diagnose issues across system boundaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience influencing decisions across distributed, cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI compiler technologies such as IREE, XLA or TVM.
• Understanding of AI frameworks and interchange formats such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, TFLite and ONNX, including graph conversion and deployment flows.
• Experience with performance analysis, benchmarking and optimization of compute‑intensive workloads.
• Working knowledge of low‑precision inference, quantization, tensor layouts, operator fusion and hardware‑aware optimization.
• Familiarity with agile development, CI/CD, automated testing, build systems and collaborative engineering tools.
• Project management skills, including the ability to innovate, execute solutions that matter and navigate ambiguity.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Expected Salary Range

94.348,80 € - 141.523,20 €

Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Equal Opportunity Statement

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law

Company Culture

We shape what's essential. At GlobalFoundries you will find a vibrant work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our diverse and global team shares a culture of respect and inclusivity, representing the best in the industry. We celebrate success together and are united by our dedication to excellence and our desire to improve and empower the world.