Compiler Engineer

Job Title

Compiler Engineer

Role Summary

Join Intel's Compiler Engineering team to design, develop, test, debug, and maintain LLVM-based compilers (C/C++, SYCL, Fortran) that target Intel CPUs, GPUs, and accelerators. Work closely with hardware teams and upstream open-source communities to deliver compiler features and optimizations that improve performance and support new processor capabilities.

Experience Level

Mid-level; typically requires 3+ years of relevant professional experience (see Requirements for specifics).

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include implementing compiler features, collaborating with hardware and standards groups, and ensuring quality through testing and debugging.

• Design and implement compiler features and optimizations for Intel architectures.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering to support new processor features via compiler support.
• Develop and maintain components of Clang, DPC++, SYCL technologies, and related tools.
• Create and maintain test cases to validate new functionality and ensure reliability.
• Contribute upstream to clang/LLVM open-source communities.
• Improve parallelization and vectorization support to boost performance.
• Work with external partners, standards groups, and other companies to align on compiler solutions.
• Investigate and resolve complex software bugs using systematic debugging and analysis.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience below. Preferred items are listed as nice-to-have.

• Must-have: 3+ years of professional C/C++ programming experience, including object-oriented design and data structures.
• 3+ years of experience with LLVM compiler technologies.
• 2+ years contributing to or maintaining open-source projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with debugging and performance-analysis techniques relevant to compilers and generated code.

• Nice-to-have: Experience developing and maintaining production-grade compilers.
• Familiarity with clang, LLVM, or MLIR frameworks.
• Experience with parallel/offload programming models (OpenMP, SYCL, CUDA) or GPU programming.
• Knowledge of performance optimization and advanced debugging approaches.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical discipline. Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field. (No certifications or explicit equivalent-experience language specified.)

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.