As a RISC-V CPU Compiler Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join an innovative team focused on developing advanced compiler toolsets for Qualcomm silicon, including compilers, assemblers, and debuggers to support both internal and external developers. Your primary responsibility involves enhancing LLVM to optimize code generation and performance for Qualcomm CPUs with a focus on the RISC-V architecture. You will collaborate closely with hardware teams to integrate new features into open source projects, identify areas for improvement through benchmarking and usability feedback, and explore novel optimization frameworks. Essential skills include experience in LLVM development, familiarity with C/C++, and active participation in open source communities. Preferred qualifications encompass established contributions to LLVM, knowledge of RISC-V or AArch64 architecture, and expertise in server CPU benchmarks and performance analysis.
Skills
LLVM
C
C++
RISC-V
AArch64
GCC
glibc
SPECrate Integer
DCPerf
Computer Architecture
Open Source Contribution
Code Generation
Optimization
Benchmarking
Server CPU Performance
What you'll do
Enhance LLVM support for Qualcomm CPUs with a focus on RISC-V architecture.
Identify and improve performance areas in LLVM through benchmarking and analysis.
Collaborate with hardware teams to contribute support for new features in open source projects.
Improve tool usability by identifying user interaction challenges and implementing solutions.
Explore and implement new optimization frameworks to leverage advanced CPU features.
What we're looking for
Experience in LLVM development, focusing on optimization and code generation.
Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
Active participation in open source communities.
Knowledge of RISC-V or AArch64 architecture.
Background in computer architecture and compiler design.
Ability to identify and implement improvements in tool usability and performance.
Market check
Salary context
This
$167,100–$250,700
range sits above
80%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,300–$226,600
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$153,100–$203,300
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
595 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 540 roles with salary data.
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