GPU Compiler Lead

Bolt Graphics; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums

Equity - Stock Options

401(k) match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

A semiconductor startup in Sunnyvale is looking for a highly experienced GPU Compiler Lead to design and implement a high-performance compiler stack for their proprietary GPU architecture. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of industry experience and strong proficiency in C++. Responsibilities include leading backend development, optimizing workloads, and collaborating with hardware architects. The role offers a competitive salary range of $175,000–$250,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage and stock options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years industry experience leading design and implementation of a high-performance compiler stack for proprietary GPU architecture.
• Strong proficiency with C++ and assembly.
• Deep understanding of GPU architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the LLVM-based compiler backend.
• Design optimization passes for parallel workloads.
• Collaborate with hardware architects to optimize performance and efficiency.

Skills

C++

LLVM

GCC internals

Parallel programming languages

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA building the fastest and most efficient graphics processors. We pride ourselves on our first principles approach to solving problems. We are energized by our mission to reduce the barrier of entry for content creation and consumption. Our goal is to enable everyone to easily create, simulate and consume immersive experiences as vividly as they can imagine them.

Our Values

• Be Fearless: Unmute yourself. Test boundaries and get proven right.
• Remain Adaptable: Stay comfortable in a continuously changing world. If you’re wrong, concede and move on.
• Educate Your Ego: Selflessly collaborate towards our shared purpose.

About the role:

We’re looking for highly experienced GPU Compiler Lead. You will lead the design and implementation of a high-performance compiler stack for our proprietary GPU architecture. You’ll be responsible for transforming high-level languages into highly optimized machine code.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development of the LLVM-based compiler backend
• Design optimization passes for parallel workloads
• Collaborate with hardware architects to optimize performance and efficiency
• Lead internal teams of compiler engineers and coordinate with partners and external contributors

Qualifications:

• 8+ years industry experience leading design and implementation of a high-performance compiler stack for proprietary GPU architecture
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong proficiency with C++ and assembly
• Expertise in LLVM and GCC internals
• Deep understanding of GPU architectures
• Experience with code analysis and IR (LLVM, MLIR, ISPC)
• Deep understanding of parallel programming languages for GPUs (Vulkan, DirectX, CUDA, Metal, OpenCL, OpenGL)
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, including memory hierarchy, instruction flow, and other modern processors
• Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production software
• Experience with technical leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with ML frameworks
• Experience co‑designing hardware architectures
• Understanding of RISC‑V and vector processors

Compensation Range

$175,000–$250,000 per year (California). This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role; the final offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums
• Equity - Stock Options
• 401(k) match
• Generous Paid Time Off

Bolt is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.