AI Compiler Engineer (Senior)

RooflineAI GmbH; Deutschland; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for every employee

Flexible work hours

Regular team retreats

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

RooflineAI GmbH is seeking talented engineers to design and implement components of a next-generation compiler, building on MLIR. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of compiler experience, with a strong background in C++ and Python. You'll work closely with customers and the open-source community to foster innovation and enhance user experience in AI applications.

We offer a flexible work environment, opportunities for growth, and a culture that values collaboration and disruptive innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of compiler experience.
• Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in C++ and Python.
• Proven understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, design patterns, and algorithms.
• Desire to work with a growing community of open-source contributors.
• Ambition and curiosity to solve complex problems and take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new components of our next generation compiler.
• Iterate with customers to design the best compiler technology.
• Partner with an open-source community to foster a strong ecosystem.

Skills

C++

Python

Compiler experience

Software engineering principles

Data structures

Design patterns

Algorithms

Open-source contributions

Problem-solving

Collaborative attitude

Tools

MLIR or LLVM

AI accelerators

Optimized AI libraries

Job description

Roofline is building a software development kit to run any model on disruptive hardware at the edge. We are looking for talented and ambitious engineers that are passionate about technology to design and implement new components in our software stack. You will work alongside other world class engineers to enable the full spectrum of AI applications across heterogeneous hardware platforms.

Why us?

• The opportunity to grow. Be at the forefront of building and shaping an industry-defining venture. There are plenty of opportunities to learn and grow
• The team to succeed. We are building the leading AI compiler team in Europe. Join our future-focused team to contribute to meaningful, disruptive innovations with us
• The flexibility you need. Whether you need to take extra time off, adjust your schedule, or have other ideas to maximize your productivity, we’ve got your back
• The compensation that rewards. We are looking for world class talent and pay accordingly. We offer equity for every employee since we truly want you to participate in our success
• The culture you desire. We actively make space to build our culture. We bring you on site regularly and organize dedicated retreats for the whole team

Your mission

• Design and implement new components of our next generation compiler build upon MLIR
• Iterate with customers to design the best compiler technology and the best user experience possible
• Partner with a growing open-source community to foster a strong ecosystem around roofline

Your profile

• 5+ years of compiler experience
• Expert knowledge and hands‑on experience in C++ and Python
• Proven understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, design patterns, and algorithms
• Desire to work with a growing community of open-source contributors
• Ambition and curiosity to solve complex problems, a strong mindset to take ownership of your tasks to drive our solutions forwards, and collaborative attitude to foster our culture

Nice to haves

• Experience working with MLIR or LLVM
• Meaningful contributions to open-source compiler communities
• Knowledge of AI algorithms, experience with using AI accelerators or compiling to relevant hardware
• Knowledge of data motion networks, data flow programming models, and optimized AI libraries
• Knowledge about hardware architectures for CPUs, GPUs, or NPUs/accelerators is a plus

About us

At RooflineAI, we enable the edge-AI products you dream of. Our mission is simple: To bring the power of chips into the hands of innovators, and to make it radically easier to use cutting-edge AI models on the best hardware.