Compiler Engineer, MTIA Software (Technical Leadership)

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a principal-level Compiler Architect to lead MTIA compiler infrastructure across the full stack, from graph transformations to code generation. You will tackle ML workload analysis, memory hierarchy management, and performance optimizations on Meta's custom AI accelerators.

The role blends research with production-quality engineering and cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate has deep accelerator experience, leadership in multi-year projects, and a strong track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in compiler development, code generation, or accelerator optimization.
• Experience architecting production compiler infrastructure for ML accelerators or custom silicon.
• Knowledge of compiler IRs, optimization passes, and code generation techniques.
• Experience leading multi-year cross-functional technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design compiler architecture across the MTIA compiler stack, including graph IRs and code generation.
• Build extensible compiler frameworks and representations for ML model evolution.
• Eliminate performance bottlenecks through graph optimizations and scheduling.
• Collaborate with MTIA hardware teams on hardware-software co-design improvements.
• Mentor engineers and lead architecture reviews across teams.
• Integrate MTIA compiler with ML frameworks like PyTorch.
• Apply state-of-the-art compiler technologies such as MLIR and XLA.

Skills

Compiler design

Performance optimization

Hardware-software co-design

MLIR

Code generation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Master's or PhD in CS/CE

Tools

MLIR

XLA

TVM

Glow

Job description

Meta is seeking a principal-level Compiler Architect to work across the full compiler stack for MTIA (Meta Training and Inference Accelerator). In this role, you will design and implement compiler infrastructure that enables efficient code generation, optimization, and execution on Meta's custom AI accelerators — from high-level graph transformations through intermediate representations to low-level code generation. You will tackle the hardest compiler challenges spanning ML workload analysis, graph-level optimizations, memory hierarchy management, and hardware-software co-design. This is a role for engineers who build the foundational software stack that unlocks the full performance potential of custom silicon for large-scale AI workloads.

Compiler Engineer, MTIA Software (Technical Leadership) Responsibilities:

• Design compiler architecture and contribute across the full MTIA compiler stack, including graph compilers, intermediate representations, optimization passes, and code generation
• Build extensible compiler frameworks and intermediate representations that enable rapid iteration and support evolving ML model architectures
• Identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks across the compiler stack — from high-level graph optimizations through scheduling to low-level code generation
• Collaborate with MTIA hardware teams on hardware-software co-design, translating compiler analysis and workload requirements into accelerator architecture improvements
• Develop compiler correctness, reliability, and performance validation practices that ensure production-quality code generation at scale
• Work with ML framework teams to integrate MTIA compiler infrastructure with PyTorch and other ML frameworks
• Evaluate and apply state-of-the-art compiler technologies such as MLIR, bringing best practices into the compiler organization
• Mentor engineers across the organization, leading compiler architecture reviews and raising the bar for technical excellence in compiler development

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in software engineering with deep specialization in compiler development, code generation, or performance optimization for accelerators
• Experience architecting production compiler infrastructure for ML accelerators, GPUs, or custom silicon
• Experience with compiler intermediate representations, optimization passes, and code generation techniques
• Experience leading multi-year cross-functional technical initiatives, including defining metrics, managing dependencies, and driving execution across organizational boundaries
• Experience developing high-performance systems software with strong understanding of low-level optimization and hardware architecture
• Experience influencing technical direction and engineering practices across multiple teams through written proposals, design reviews, and stakeholder alignment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of ML model architectures and their computational patterns
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Experience contributing to compiler or ML systems efforts through publications, open-source projects, or standards bodies
• Experience defining and operationalizing performance benchmarks and correctness validation for compiler infrastructure
• Experience with hardware-software co-design for custom ML accelerators or AI chips
• Experience with ML compiler stacks such as MLIR, XLA, TVM, Glow, or similar frameworks
• Track record of applying AI tools and automation to redesign engineering workflows, with demonstrated efficiency or quality improvements
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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$219,000/year to $301,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.