Open-Source Compiler Engineer: Code Gen & Leadership

Janestreet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Janestreet is seeking an experienced software engineer to work on code generation in the OxCaml compiler. This role encompasses the full cycle of optimizations, coding, testing, benchmarking, and deployment.

The ideal candidate should be a fast coder with strong debugging skills and experience in managing developer teams. Knowledge of LLVM and low-level Linux tools would be beneficial, although no prior experience with OCaml is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of developers.
• Proven experience in compiler toolchains.
• Fast coding and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifying new optimizations.
• Coding, testing, benchmarking, and deployment.
• Collaborating with different groups across Jane Street.

Skills

Productivity

Debugging (lldb, gdb)

Low-level Linux tools

Understanding of x86-64 and AArch64 architectures

Tools

LLVM

Job description

Janestreet is seeking an experienced software engineer to work on code generation in the OxCaml compiler. This role encompasses the full cycle of optimizations, coding, testing, benchmarking, and deployment.

The ideal candidate should be a fast coder with strong debugging skills and experience in managing developer teams. Knowledge of LLVM and low-level Linux tools would be beneficial, although no prior experience with OCaml is necessary.