Compiler Engineer

intel; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 125,000 - 361,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Intel in Poland (Gdansk) is seeking a Compiler Engineer to design, develop, and optimize compiler technologies for high-performance computing and AI workloads. You will contribute to Intel C/C++/DPC++ compilers and LLVM-based projects, working across software and hardware teams to enable new processor capabilities.

The role emphasizes performance engineering, debugging, and collaboration in a hybrid work model, with a focus on delivering high-quality compiler solutions across Intel platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of professional software development in C/C++.
• Strong object-oriented programming and data structures knowledge.
• Experience optimizing software for CPU performance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining compiler components.
• Implementing new compiler features and resolving defects.
• Analyzing real-world apps to identify optimization opportunities.
• Improving performance of compiler-generated code for CPU architectures.
• Conducting functional, performance, and stress testing.
• Collaborating with global engineering, validation, and performance teams.
• Working with hardware architects to enable new processor capabilities.
• Contributing to open-source compiler technologies.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Tools

LLVM-based compiler frameworks

Perf or profiling tools

Assemblers/Linkers

OpenMP

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

Shape the Future of High-Performance Computing

At Intel, we're developing world-class compiler technologies that unlock the full potential of modern computing platforms. As part of the Compiler Engineering team within the Data Center Group, you'll contribute to industry-leading compiler products that power high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and next-generation processor architectures.

Our team develops the Intel® C/C++/DPC++ and Fortran Compilers and is a major contributor to the LLVM open-source ecosystem. We continuously innovate to deliver highly optimized compiler technologies for Intel CPU and GPU platforms, enabling developers worldwide to build faster and more efficient applications.

If you're passionate about compilers, software optimization, and performance engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Compiler Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing compiler technologies that drive performance across Intel platforms.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining compiler software components.
• Implementing new compiler features and resolving complex software defects.
• Analyzing real-world applications and industry benchmarks to identify optimization opportunities.
• Improving the performance and efficiency of compiler-generated code for Intel CPU architectures.
• Conducting functional, performance, and stress testing to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Collaborating with global engineering, validation, and performance teams to deliver high-quality compiler solutions.
• Working closely with hardware architects and software teams to enable new processor capabilities.
• Contributing to open-source compiler technologies and industry standards initiatives.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of professional experience developing software in C/C++.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and data structures.
• Experience optimizing software for CPU performance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively drive technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with vectorization technologies and parallel programming models such as OpenMP.
• Experience with compiler development, particularly LLVM-based compiler frameworks.
• Experience working with assemblers, linkers, and low-level system software.
• Strong understanding of CPU architecture and compiler optimization techniques.
• Experience with code generation and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with performance analysis and profiling tools such as perf or similar technologies.

Why Join Intel?

At Intel, you'll have the opportunity to work on technologies that influence computing performance at a global scale. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, contribute to open-source innovation, and help shape the future of compiler technology for AI, cloud, and high-performance computing workloads.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Poland)

Primary Location:

Poland, Gdansk

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

EU Salary

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. Annual Salary Range for this job which could be performed in Poland is: 124520,00zł - zł360,720.00 The compensation range displayed in this posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, and relevant education, training. As part of our total compensation approach, the final offer may include additional pay components and benefits. Your recruiting team will share the confirmed base salary along with any applicable total compensation elements upon employment offer delivery.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.