Compiler Software Engineer

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Group >
Compiler Toolchain Software

Interested in enabling open‑source developers to build software for millions of devices? Interested in leading optimisation 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 use 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 optimisation code generation, performance improvements and programmer usability.

• 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 optimisation frameworks for leveraging advanced CPU features
• Design, develop and contribute compiler features and optimisations targeting open‑source ML frameworks

• Knowledge and/or experience in compiler frameworks such as GCC or LLVM
• Experience working with open‑source communities
• Programming in C/C++
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field
• 2+ years of software engineering, systems engineering or related work experience for a Bachelor’s degree; 1+ year for a Master’s; or a PhD
• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with compiler or tools

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

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The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum‑to‑maximum range for this job code in the posting location. Salary is only one component of total compensation. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus programme and opportunities for annual RSU grants. Our highly competitive benefits package supports your success at work, at home and ase review more details about our US benefits at the provided link.

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