The Role and Impact
In this position as a Compiler Engineer, you will focus on enhancing and maintaining cutting-edge compiler software tools optimized for Intel processors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will revolve around feature development, performance optimization, and resolving software defects to ensure the high quality and efficiency of compiler-generated code. You will play a critical role in enabling developers worldwide to maximize the performance of Intel's CPU and GPU platforms.
Business Group
As part of Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), the Compiler Technology Innovation team is responsible for developing industry-leading compiler tools that support Intel's processors. The team operates at the forefront of the software stack, driving innovation in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and heterogeneous computing. Through collaboration across engineering teams and contributions to open-source communities, the group plays a pivotal role in advancing Intel's leadership in processor technology.
Key Responsibilities
•Develop new features and resolve software defects in Intel compilers targeting CPU and GPU architectures.
•Optimize compiler code generation for performance improvements across diverse applications and benchmarks.
•Conduct functional, performance, and stress tests on compiler tools to ensure quality and reliability.
•Collaborate across geographies with engineering, validation, and performance teams to enhance product quality and usability.
•Contribute to open-source initiatives, including LLVM.
Ideal Behavioral Traits
•Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative environment.
•Strong ownership mindset with a proactive approach to resolving challenges.
•Demonstrates strong dedication, a collaborative team-oriented mindset, a positive personality, and an open-minded approach to new ideas and perspectives.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Additional preferred qualifications are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field plus 4+ years of experience.
OR
•Master's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field plus 3+ years of experience.
OR
•PhD degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field plus 1+ years of experience.
The experience listed above should be a combination of the following:
•Experience in C/C++, SYCL, CUDA, DSLs, object-oriented programming, and development of production-quality compilers or similar software tools.
•Proven expertise in compiler architecture and software optimizations for CPU/GPU performance.
•Experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues and debugging skills.
This position is not eligible for Intel Immigration sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience with parallel programming models, such as OpenMP, and vectorization techniques.
•Hands-on experience with LLVM, MLIR, TileIR compiler framework, including compiler optimizations and code generation for efficient CPU performance.
•Knowledge of performance analysis tools (e.g., perf) and modern CPU/GPU architecture.
•Familiarity with language runtimes, memory models, and scheduling optimization across heterogeneous architectures.
•Proven cross-industry collaboration on language standards and specifications.
Job Details
•Job Type: Experienced Hire
•Shift: Shift 1 (Canada)
•Primary Location: Canada, Toronto
•Position of Trust: N/A
•Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in Canada: CAD 155,888.00–220,069.00. Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.
•Work Model: This role is eligible for Intel's hybrid work model, which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
