Compiler Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$116,900–$175,300 / yr
Posted
77 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Dec 23, 2026
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This role $146k
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Compiler Software Engineer

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Compiler Software Engineer As part of the Compiler Toolchain Software team, you will develop open source compiler toolsets for Qualcomm silicon to support a wide range of applications, including machine learning. You will work across the entire compilation stack to optimize code generation, improve performance, and enhance programmer usability. Your daily responsibilities include identifying improvements through benchmarking and code analysis, collaborating with hardware teams to integrate features into open source projects, and exploring new optimization frameworks for advanced CPU features. You will actively engage with the GCC, LLVM, and glibc communities to contribute features and optimizations. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ programming and experience with compiler frameworks like GCC or LLVM. Candidates should possess a strong background in computer architecture and have experience working within open source communities to improve toolsets for Qualcomm processors.

Skills

GCC LLVM C C++ glibc Machine Learning Computer Architecture Open Source Benchmarking Code Analysis Assemblers Linkers Debuggers Profilers

What you'll do

  • Contribute features and performance improvements for Qualcomm processors within GCC, LLVM, and glibc communities.
  • Identify compiler toolset improvements through rigorous benchmarking and code analysis.
  • Integrate support for specific hardware features into open source projects in coordination with hardware teams.
  • Improve developer experience by identifying and addressing tool usability issues based on user feedback.
  • Research and implement new optimization frameworks to leverage advanced CPU features.
  • Develop and contribute compiler optimizations specifically targeting open source machine learning frameworks.
  • Optimize the entire compilation stack to improve code generation, performance, and programmer usability.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 1 year of experience with compiler or tools through any combination of academic and/or work experience.
  • 2+ years of Software Engineering or Systems Engineering experience if holding only a Bachelor's degree.
  • 1+ year of Software Engineering or Systems Engineering experience if holding a Master's degree.
  • Proficiency in programming in C/C++.
  • Knowledge and experience with compiler frameworks such as GCC or LLVM.
  • Experience working with open source communities and an established record of contributions to open source compiler projects.

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