Compiler Software Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 116,900 - 175,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus program

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm is looking for engineers to work on open source compiler toolsets for its silicon. The role involves collaborating with hardware engineers and enhancing support in open source projects for machine learning applications. Ideal candidates will have experience with GCC, LLVM, and C/C++ programming.

This position is essential for optimizing compilers and improving usability, and it offers a competitive salary ranging from $116,900 to $175,300, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of compiler frameworks (GCC, LLVM) is essential.
• Experience contributing to open source projects preferred.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming required.

Responsibilities

• Work in GCC, LLVM, and other open source communities.
• Identify and implement improvements in tool usability.
• Design and develop features targeting open source ML frameworks.

Skills

Compiler frameworks (GCC, LLVM)

Open source contributions

C/C++ programming

Benchmarking and code analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science

Master’s degree or PhD in relevant fields

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Compiler Toolchain Software

General Summary

Interested in enabling open source developers to build software for millions of devices? Interested in leading optimization solutions for AI on the Edge? Come join our team! Our team builds open source compiler toolsets for Qualcomm silicon. This includes compilers, assemblers, linkers, libraries, debuggers, profilers, and other developer tools. The toolsets enable internal and external developers to build software ecosystems on Qualcomm hardware. We are looking for engineers who will work actively in open source communities to establish and augment compiler and system software toolsets. In this role, you will add and enhance support for Qualcomm hardware in open source projects. You will collaborate with Qualcomm hardware and software engineers to enable efficient usage of Qualcomm’s silicon for a broad set of applications including machine learning. You will work with the team on the entire compilation stack including optimizing code generation, improving performance, and programmer usability.

Responsibilities

• Work in the GCC, LLVM, glibc, and related open source communities to add features and improve performance for Qualcomm processors
• Identify areas for improvement in compiler toolsets via benchmarking and code analysis
• Collaborate with hardware teams to plan, identify, and contribute support in open source projects for hardware features in Qualcomm silicon
• Identify areas for improvement in tool usability via interaction with users
• Explore new optimization frameworks for leveraging advanced CPU features
• Design, develop and contribute compiler features and optimizations targeting open source ML frameworks

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or experience in compiler frameworks such as GCC or LLVM
• Experience in working with open source communities
• Programming in C/C++
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• Established record of contributions to open source compiler project
• Strong background in computer architecture

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with compiler or tools

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$116,900.00 - $175,300.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.