Qualcomm · 10 hours ago
Compiler Software Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$142K/yr - $212K/yr
3+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is looking for a Compiler Software Engineer to join their Engineering Group focused on Compiler Toolchain Software. The role involves enhancing open source compiler toolsets for Qualcomm silicon and collaborating with teams to optimize performance for a range of applications, including machine learning.
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Responsibilities
Work in the GCC, LLVM, glibc, and related open source communities to add features and improve performance for Qualcomm processors
Identify areas for improvement in compiler toolsets via benchmarking and code analysis
Collaborate with hardware teams to plan, identify, and contribute support in open source projects for hardware features in Qualcomm silicon
Identify areas for improvement in tool usability via interaction with users
Explore new optimization frameworks for leveraging advance CPU features
Design, develop and contribute compiler features and optimizations targeting open source ML frameworks
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and/or experience in compiler frameworks such as GCC or LLVM
Experience in working with open source communities
Programming in C/C++
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
2+ years of any combination of academic and/or work experience with compiler or tools
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD. in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Established record of contributions to open source compiler project
Strong background in computer architecture
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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