Cerebras · 4 months ago
LLVM Compiler Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip and is seeking a Compiler Engineer to design and implement features in their low-level compiler toolchain. The role involves working within the LLVM infrastructure to develop code generation and optimization strategies for their unique architecture.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and implement low-level compiler components (compiler backend, assembler, linker) targeting single cores
Automate generation of new LLVM targets using high-level architecture description
Identify and develop novel LLVM mid-end and backend passes that leverage architectural features and optimize code generation for performance, including memory usage, instruction scheduling, and register allocation
Analyze performance bottlenecks and iterate on codegen strategies for complex workloads
Work closely with hardware architects, kernel developers, and high-level language designers to ensure end-to-end performance
Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and collaborative debugging
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, or foreign equivalents in computer science, engineering, or related field
Strong hands-on experience with LLVM, particularly in backend code generation
Two or more years of related work experience on compilers/toolchain development or systems programming
Strong proficiency in C++, especially modern C++ practices
Deep understanding of computer architecture, instruction sets, and memory models
Familiarity with linkers, assemblers, and binary formats
Preferred
Exposure to AI/ML workloads and compilers (MLIR, XLA, TVM, etc.)
Understanding of multi-dimensional data representations and vectorized operations
Company
Cerebras
Cerebras Systems is the world's fastest AI inference. We are powering the future of generative AI.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.82BKey Investors
Alpha Wave VenturesVy CapitalCoatue
2025-12-03Secondary Market
2025-09-30Series G· $1.1B
2024-09-27Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Andrew Feldman
CEO & Founder
Bob Komin
Chief Financial Officer
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