Compiler Engineer

Revel; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Revel in San Francisco seeks a Compiler Engineer to join our core platform team, shaping the compiler infrastructure for our proprietary hardware control language. You will design, implement, and optimize the compiler stack to ensure reliable, high-performance code generation for critical systems.

You will collaborate across software, hardware, and systems engineering to refine architecture, boost IR and optimization passes, and advance determinism and robustness in mission-critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, CE, or related discipline.
• Deep expertise in compiler design and LLVM or custom toolchains.
• Proficiency in C++ and compiler internals.
• Experience with performance optimization and deterministic constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize compilers for Revel's hardware control language.
• Implement parsing, semantic analysis, IR, optimizations, and code generation.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems teams on compiler architecture.
• Improve robustness, efficiency, determinism, and maintainability via testing.

Skills

Compiler design

C++

LLVM

Code generation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/CE or related

Tools

Custom compiler toolchains

LLVM

Job description

About Revel

At Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world's most critical hardware is controlled—across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our next-generation software stack combines an intuitive command/control interface, a specialized programming language tailored for hardware control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly, reliably, and safely.

Role Overview

We're seeking an exceptional Compiler Engineer to join our core platform team. You'll be instrumental in designing and developing Revel’s specialized compiler infrastructure, transforming how engineers write and deploy control software for complex physical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize compilers for Revel's proprietary hardware control language.
• Implement advanced compiler techniques including parsing, semantic analysis, intermediate representation (IR), optimization passes, and code generation.
• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to refine and evolve our compiler architecture.
• Improve compiler robustness, efficiency, determinism, and maintainability through rigorous testing and benchmarking.
• Engage in research and development activities, contributing innovative solutions to complex compiler-related challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Deep expertise in compiler design and implementation using LLVM or custom compiler toolchains.
• Proficiency in C++
• Strong grasp of compiler internals, optimization techniques, and code generation strategies.
• Proven experience with performance optimization and deterministic system constraints.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a rigorous engineering mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing compilers for domain-specific languages (DSLs).
• Familiarity with real-time, embedded, or mission-critical systems.
• Experience integrating compilers within broader software and hardware development ecosystems.

Why Revel

• Join a world-class team of engineers with decades of critical software applications experience.
• Work on groundbreaking technology that directly impacts critical infrastructure and high-stakes industries with strong early traction.
• Competitive salary, substantial equity, and significant personal growth opportunities.
• Collaborative, ambitious, and technically challenging environment.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.