Compiler Code Generation Engineer

Amadeus Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Supplemental wellness benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

A mission-driven startup in San Francisco is seeking a Compiler Code Gen Engineer to develop an innovative AI compiler. This role involves improving compiler architecture, collaborating with product teams, and leveraging advanced techniques for optimization. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in compiler development, is proficient in C/C++, and possesses strong documentation skills. The position offers competitive compensation, equity, and benefits in a hybrid work environment within the SF Bay Area or Toronto.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in compiler development.
• Deep knowledge of low-level code generation.
• Familiarity with object files, linking, and target-specific optimizations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve a novel heterogeneous AI compiler.
• Implement new compiler capabilities aligned with ML models.
• Collaborate with product teams to meet ML engineers' needs.

Skills

Compiler algorithms

C/C++

Parallelization techniques

Optimization

Documentation skills

Education

BS in CS, CE, EE or equivalent

MS/PhD in CS, CE, EE or related

Tools

LLVM

Job description

Role: Compiler Code Gen Engineer
Location: SF Bay Area / Toronto | Full-time | Hybrid
Compensation: Competitive salary (dependent on experience & location) + Equity + Bonus

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven startup building the next generation of sustainable AI infrastructure. The team is developing a high-performance, portable compiler that enables developers to “build once, deploy anywhere”—from cloud to edge—while optimizing for efficiency and scalability.

As a Compiler Code Gen Engineer, you will work on core innovations in compiler architecture, shaping the foundation of a system designed to scale AI sustainably. If you are passionate about compilers, optimization, and building technology that drives meaningful impact, this is the role for you.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and improve a novel heterogeneous AI compiler.
• Implement new compiler capabilities aligned with emerging ML models and hardware.
• Leverage advanced parallelization and partitioning techniques for automated kernel generation.
• Analyze performance data to identify opportunities and drive optimization.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure solutions meet the needs of ML engineers.
• Influence the direction of compiler architecture for long-term scalability.

What You Will Bring

• BS in CS, CE, EE, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience in compiler development.
• Deep knowledge of compiler algorithms, data structures, and low-level code generation.
• 4+ years of experience with C/C++.
• Experience with object files, linking, relocations, and target-specific optimizations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Preferred:

• MS/PhD in CS, CE, EE, or related.
• Familiarity with LLVM.
• Knowledge of instruction selection, register allocation, dominance/def-use analysis.
• Experience with loop optimizations (vectorization, unrolling, fusion, parallelization).
• Understanding of ML workloads and hardware constraints.

Compensation & Perks

• Salary: Competitive, adjusted for experience and location.
• Equity + performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Supplemental wellness benefits.
• Hybrid flexibility (SF Bay Area or Toronto).

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of AI infrastructure – work on cutting-edge compiler technology that makes AI accessible, scalable, and sustainable.
• Mission-driven team – build products with real-world impact while minimizing environmental footprint.
• High ownership & technical depth – contribute to core architecture in a team that values innovation and engineering excellence.
• Strong growth environment – operate in a high-caliber, collaborative culture where your contributions directly shape the company’s trajectory.