Compiler Engineer

Luminal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminal, a San Francisco-based AI compiler startup, seeks a Founding Compiler Engineer to help design a high-performance core compiler. You will write CUDA kernels, evaluate model performance, and contribute to a production-ready deployment environment.

Ideal candidates bring GPU optimization, CUDA, and Rust expertise, with Egglog viewed as a bonus. This on-site role includes visa sponsorship and equity participation as the company scales.

Qualifications

• GPU model optimization expertise.
• Proficiency with CUDA.
• Rust experience.
• Egglog experience is a strong positive but not required.
• No degree required.
• Experience deploying AI models in production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write CUDA kernels as part of the core compiler.
• Conduct model performance reviews.
• Engage in social media presence (shitposting) as appropriate for the team.

Skills

GPU model optimization

CUDA

Rust

Egglog

Production AI deployment

Education

No degree required

Job description

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in GPU model optimization

• Highly experienced with CUDA

• Highly experienced with Rust

• Experience with Egglog is a STRONG POSITIVE but absolutely not required. You will learn

• No degree required

• Experience in developing and deploying AI models in production environments is a plus

Company Description

Luminal (YC S25) is focused on optimizing AI models to accelerate and simplify model deployment. We are building an AI compiler that enhances model speeds by 10x and streamlines deployment to production with just a single line of code. Our mission is to turn AI research code into production code, seamlessly.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Founding Compiler Engineer located in downtown San Francisco. You will be responsible for assisting the design of the core compiler. Day-to-day tasks will include writing CUDA kernels, conducting model performance reviews, and shitposting on social media.

Location and compensation

San Francisco, CA, US · Full-time · On-site. Annual base salary: $150,000-$250,000 USD. Equity: 0.15%-0.75%. Visa: Will sponsor.