Senior Software Engineer, Compiler (LLVM)
QuadricJob Title
Senior Software Engineer, Compiler (LLVM)
Role Summary
Senior member of the Compiler team responsible for improving code generation and performance for Quadric's GPNPU. The role involves implementing support for new processor features, developing compiler passes, and collaborating with hardware and software teams to co-optimize compiler strategy and architecture.
Experience Level
Senior-level. Requires a minimum of 5+ years of compiler development experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include optimizing code generation, extending compiler support for new architecture features, and supporting engineering teams and customers.
- Develop and enhance Quadric's LLVM-based compiler toolchain.
- Implement front-end and back-end LLVM passes and optimizations.
- Collaborate with hardware designers to co-optimize compiler strategy and processor architecture.
- Define and refine the programming model for the platform.
- Support internal and external customers in debugging and performance tuning.
- Participate in the development process across the engineering organization to deliver production-quality compiler features.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- At least 5 years of practical compiler development experience, including optimization and code generation.
- Proficiency in C++ (post-C++11).
- Experience working with the LLVM or GCC codebase.
- Strong background in graph algorithms and related data structures.
- Knowledge of front-end and back-end compiler techniques.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with compiler strategies for data-parallel processors (GPUs, DSPs).
- Familiarity with end-to-end toolchains, including linkers and debuggers.
Education Requirements
MS or PhD in Computer Science is specified in the posting.
About the Company
Company: Quadric
Headquarters: Burlingame, California, United States
Quadric is building the world’s first supercomputer designed for the real-time needs of edge devices. Founded in 2016, the company empowers developers across industries with innovative general-purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) architecture for neural network workloads. Co-founded by technologists from MIT and Carnegie Mellon, Quadric aims to enable groundbreaking technology development.
