Director, GPU Compilers

What you'll do

• Manage a team of engineers to deliver compiler software for Samsung GPUs.
• Update the compiler annually to support new optimizations, hardware features, and front-end requirements.
• Research and prototype advances in compilers, software engineering, and graphics to improve the back end.
• Implement register allocation, instruction scheduling, and graphics-specific optimizations.
• Optimize applications to reduce execution time, memory usage, and power consumption.
• Lead annual planning for next-generation hardware support, including effort estimation and cross-functional negotiation.
• Document and submit team-generated intellectual property for protection following major releases.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and mentorship for team members.

What we're looking for

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience, a Master’s with 13+ years, or a PhD with 11+ years in a relevant technical field.
• Must have 10+ years of experience managing software engineers who produced system-level software like compilers or operating systems.
• Must have an in-depth understanding of compiler back-end technology and experience building or enhancing at least 2 different compilation systems.
• Must have sufficient experience with modern C++ and Python to read and understand code.
• Must have practical experience developing JIT compilers or compilers for shader languages.
• Knowledge of OpenGL/OpenGL-ES, OpenCL, and SPIRV is required.
• Compiler development for mobile architectures is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of the Android ecosystem is a plus.
• Must be authorized to access information subject to U.S. export control laws.