OLIX · 17 hours ago
Engineering Manager, Backend Compiler
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$286K/yr - $350K/yrOLIX is a pioneering company focused on building the next paradigm in AI infrastructure. As the Engineering Manager for the Backend Compiler, you will lead a team responsible for optimizing the Optical Tensor Processing Unit compiler backend, ensuring high performance and production quality through collaboration with various teams.
Semiconductors
Responsibilities
Own and deliver the roadmap for OLIX’s compiler backend to OLIX’s core business objectives and timeline to maximize customer and business outcomes
Build a healthy, high-performance culture that balances innovation, speed, and operational excellence
Establish a culture of technical excellence, establishing strong design review practices, clear technical ownership, and predictable execution in a fast-moving hardware/software co-design environment
Partner closely with compiler, architecture, and digital ASIC teams for tight hardware-software co-design that will ensure highly reliable compilation that maximizes hardware performance and usability
Guide technical decision making to ensure long-term sustainability is balanced with short-term deliveries
Qualification
Required
Proven engineering leadership delivering complex long-term projects in ambiguous, fast-moving with direct accountability for the team's execution
Deep technical experience in backend compiler development for distributed dataflow architectures, including scheduling, lowering, and memory orchestration, with strong hardware expertise enabling effective hardware-software co-design
People leader who coaches, develops, and empowers engineers and managers alike to perform at their best
Benefits
Equity & Ownership: Meaningful stock options. You’re not just joining the mission; you’re owning a piece of it.
$36k annual Living-Local Bonus if your residence is within 20 minutes of the office.
33 days of paid time off (PTO), including US federal holidays.
Healthcare Coverage: Multiple high-quality medical plan options, including family coverage.
Health Savings Account: A high-deductible medical option with a company-funded health savings account (HSA).
Dental & Vision: Dental and vision coverage.
Additional Coverage: Life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability.
Wellbeing Support: Mental health resources, fertility and family-building support.
Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
401(k): Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match, with both traditional and Roth contribution options.
M4 Macs come as standard, with M4 Pro upgrades for our engineering team.
High-spec noise-cancelling headphones and a fully ergonomic workstation designed for deep focus.
Access to our high-performance 3D printing lab for work, experimentation, and personal creative projects.
Chef-prepared meals: if you need to work late.
Visa Sponsorship: We hire the best in the world. We offer full UK and international visa sponsorship.
Seamless Relocation: Whether you’re moving across the country or across the globe, our dedicated relocation partner provides funding and concierge support to get you settled.
Company
OLIX
OLIX is building the infrastructure for Frontier AI. (Formerly operating as Flux)
Founded in 2024
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase