Compiler Toolchain Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $104,500–$156,700 / yr
Posted: 40 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 16, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Compiler Toolchain Engineer

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The Compiler Toolchain Engineer joins the Compiler Toolchain Software team to develop the LLVM compilation suite for the Qualcomm Hexagon DSP. This role involves researching, designing, and enhancing various compiler components to support machine learning, wireless communication, audio, and image processing applications on the Android platform. You will work across the entire compilation stack, including programming languages, intermediate representations, and code generation, while analyzing performance and code size metrics. Key responsibilities include identifying system-level integration issues, consulting with hardware engineers on silicon solutions, and executing benchmark tests. Required skills include experience with LLVM or GCC frameworks, proficiency in C/C++ and assembly languages, and knowledge of instruction sets, computer architectures, and system software tools like assemblers, linkers, and debuggers.

Skills

LLVM GCC C C++ Assembly Compiler Engineering Intermediate Representations Code Generation Assemblers Linkers Debuggers Computer Architecture Instruction Sets Android

What you'll do

Research, design, develop, and enhance various components of the compiler.
Analyze performance, code size, and other metrics to identify necessary compiler improvements.
Determine design feasibility within constraints and propose software solutions for Qualcomm SOCs.
Identify and resolve system-level integration issues with software development and test teams.
Develop and execute benchmark and test scenarios for compilers.
Work on the entire compilation stack including programming languages, intermediate representations, and code generation.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5 years or more of compiler engineering experience in industry or academia.
Knowledge and experience in compiler frameworks such as LLVM or GCC.
Proficiency in programming with C/C++ and assembly languages.
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Professional experience with compiler development (preferred).
Knowledge of instruction sets and computer architectures, including pipeline structure, hazards, cache, and memory organization (preferred).
Working knowledge of system software tools such as assemblers, linkers, and debuggers (preferred).

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