Compiler Engineer

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Oregon, Hillsboro, United States +1

Intel is seeking an experienced MSVC Compiler Engineer to work on core compiler backend components, drive performance improvements, and collaborate with hardware architecture teams for Intel platforms. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining compiler backend optimizers and code generation, developing optimization techniques, and collaborating with hardware architects. The role also involves testing, validation, performance bottleneck analysis, staying current with compiler research, and mentoring junior engineers.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design, implement, and maintain compiler backend optimizers and code generation components.
  2. Develop and refine code generation and transformation techniques to maximize performance and efficiency.
  3. Collaborate with hardware architects and software developers to define and implement optimizations for next‑generation Intel hardware.
  4. Execute comprehensive testing and validation of compiler features, ensuring correctness and performance across a variety of workloads.
  5. Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks in generated code using profiling tools and real‑world benchmarking scenarios.

Skills

Required

  • Compiler backend design and implementation
  • Compiler concepts and techniques
  • LLVM, GCC, or other compiler frameworks
  • C/C++
  • Object oriented programming
  • Creating and characterizing performance using micro- and macro-benchmarks

Nice to have

  • Master's or PhD in relevant fields of study
  • Contributions to open-source compiler projects
  • x86 Instruction Set Architecture
  • advanced CPU features such as AVX, AMX etc
  • Operating System Fundamentals
  • x86/Arm CPU Architecture

What the JD emphasized

  • 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Compiler backend design and implementation
  • experience in LLVM, GCC, or other compiler frameworks
  • x86 Instruction Set Architecture
  • advanced CPU features such as AVX, AMX etc