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Lemurian Labs

Front End Compiler

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

About the Role We're looking for a Front End Compiler Engineer to own the ingestion layer of our high-performance, portable AI compiler. This is where the journey begins -- you'll build the systems ...

Nvidia

Senior Compiler Engineer

OR · On-site +1

$104K - $143K/yr

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Compiler Engineer to join our team driving the next generation of GPU systems programming. We are redefining how developers write high-performance GPU software by bringing ...

Nutanix

Compiler Tools Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Come join our compiler team. We develop LLVM compilation suite for Qualcomm's Hexagon DSP delivering rich performance for machine learning, wireless communication, audio, and image processing ...

Ericsson

Senior Compiler Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

The compiler takes ML models from StableHLO through orchestration, tiling, memory planning, and code generation onto a multi-core processor architecture with custom accelerators. We already have a ...

The Mathworks

Compiler Engineer LLVM

Natick, MA · On-site

$112K - $144K/yr

Our optimizing compiler is actively developed by an elite team of talented programming language and compiler experts. We are seeking a skilled compiler engineer with industrial-strength software ...

Nvidia Corporation

Senior Compiler Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Compiler Engineer to join our team driving the next generation of GPU systems programming. We are redefining how developers write high-performance GPU software by bringing ...

Nvidia

Senior Compiler Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$118K - $163K/yr

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Compiler Engineer to join our team driving the next generation of GPU systems programming. We are redefining how developers write high-performance GPU software by bringing ...

SambaNova

Principal Compiler Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

About the team The compiler team at SambaNova powers the RDU through a unique compilation strategy. By fusing kernels into dataflow graphs that run across the entire accelerator architecture, we ...

Nvidia

GPU Compiler Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Our Compiler team is responsible for constructing and emitting the highest performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics (OpenGL, Vulkan, DX) and Compute (CUDA, PTX, OpenCL, Fortran, C++). This ...

Ericsson

Senior Compiler Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

The compiler takes ML models from StableHLO through orchestration, tiling, memory planning, and code generation onto a multi-core processor architecture with custom accelerators. We already have a ...

Qualcomm

Compiler Tools Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$81K - $109K/yr

Come join our compiler team. We develop LLVM compilation suite for Qualcomm's Hexagon DSP delivering rich performance for machine learning, wireless communication, audio, and image processing ...

Neurophos Inc.

WI · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

We are seeking a talented ML Compiler Engineer to join our engineering team and lead the development of our compiler. This role focuses on compiler development for our novel LLM accelerator ...

Nvidia Corporation

GPU Compiler Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Our Compiler team is responsible for constructing and emitting the highest performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics (OpenGL, Vulkan, DX) and Compute (CUDA, PTX, OpenCL, Fortran, C++). This ...

Qualcomm

Machine Learning Compiler

Raleigh, NC · On-site

The role involves leading a team to innovate ML compiler optimization algorithms and managing projects while ensuring robust performance across diverse ML models and hardware targets.

Socket.dev

Senior Compiler Engineer

Santa Clara, UT · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Compiler Engineer to join our team driving the next generation of GPU systems programming. We are redefining how developers write high-performance GPU software by bringing ...

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NEXT Academy

Senior Compiler Engineer

Indiana, PA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Senior Compiler Engineer * Software * Switzerland Description NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing. Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to ...

NVIDIA Gruppe

Senior Compiler Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Compiler Engineer to join our team driving the next generation of GPU systems programming. We are redefining how developers write high-performance GPU software by bringing ...

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Nvidia

Senior Compiler Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Compiler Engineer to join our team driving the next generation of GPU systems programming. We are redefining how developers write high-performance GPU software by bringing ...

Nvidia

Senior Compiler Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Compiler Engineer to join our team driving the next generation of GPU systems programming. We are redefining how developers write high-performance GPU software by bringing ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for compiler in the United States is $20.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a compiler?

A compiler is a specialized computer program that translates source code written in a high-level programming language into machine code or another lower-level language that a computer can execute. This process allows developers to write code in languages like C++, Java, or Python, which are easier for humans to understand, and then have it converted into instructions that hardware can process. Compilers perform various tasks such as syntax analysis, optimization, and code generation to ensure the resulting program runs efficiently and correctly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a compiler?

To thrive as a Compiler Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, programming languages, and compiler theory, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with tools like LLVM, GCC, and experience with languages such as C/C++ or Rust are typically required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this field. These skills ensure the development of efficient, reliable compilers that support robust software and systems development.

What are the common challenges faced when working as a compiler engineer, and how can they be addressed?

Compiler Engineers often encounter challenges such as optimizing code for performance, ensuring compatibility across various hardware architectures, and maintaining the correctness of complex transformations. Debugging and diagnosing issues in the compilation process can be particularly intricate, requiring a strong understanding of both source and target languages. Collaborating closely with language designers and hardware engineers, as well as utilizing automated testing and profiling tools, helps address these challenges and results in more robust and efficient compilers.

What is the difference between Compiler vs Interpreter?

AspectCompilerInterpreter
FunctionTranslates entire code into machine language before executionTranslates code line-by-line during execution
SpeedFaster execution after compilationSlower due to real-time translation
UsageUsed in languages like C, C++Used in languages like Python, JavaScript
ErrorsErrors are found after compilationErrors are detected during execution
OutputProduces standalone executable filesRuns directly from source code

In summary, a compiler translates the entire program into machine code before execution, resulting in faster runtime and standalone files. An interpreter translates code line-by-line during execution, which can be slower but allows for easier debugging and dynamic execution. Both are essential in different programming environments depending on performance and development needs.

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Front End Compiler

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Lemurian Labs
Internet and IT • 11 - 50 employees
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About Us

At Lemurian Labs, we're reimagining the foundations of computing to make AI accessible to everyone. Our mission is to remove the limits of scale, hardware, and cost that hold back innovation, so the people solving humanity's hardest problems can move faster.

We're building a new kind of software stack: a hardware-agnostic platform that makes every system — from a laptop to a supercomputer — feel like one seamless engine. Developers can write once, run anywhere, and get state-of-the-art performance across any chip, any cloud, at any scale. It's a complete rethink of how software and hardware interact — designed for the era beyond Moore's Law.

We're not looking for the comfortable or the conventional; we're looking for the bold. The engineers who crave frontier problems, who want to bend the limits of what's possible, who see infrastructure not as a constraint but as a canvas. If you want to build the foundation for the next era of AI and change what humanity can achieve in the process, join us.

About the Role

We're looking for a Front End Compiler Engineer to own the ingestion layer of our high-performance, portable AI compiler. This is where the journey begins — you'll build the systems that parse, validate, and lower representations from frameworks like PyTorch, StableHLO, ONNX, and MLIR dialects into our internal compiler IR, setting the stage for everything that follows.

If you're drawn to the elegance of well-designed language frontends, care deeply about correctness and coverage, and want your work to directly enable next-generation AI models to run anywhere — this is the role for you.

What You'll Do
  • Design, develop, and maintain the front end of our heterogeneous AI compiler, including parsing, validation, and IR lowering stages
  • Build and extend ingestion pipelines for ML frameworks and representations including PyTorch, StableHLO, ONNX, and MLIR-based dialects
  • Define and evolve the interface between external model representations and our internal compiler IR
  • Ensure correctness and completeness of operator coverage across supported frameworks and hardware targets
  • Collaborate with graph optimization and code generation teams to ensure clean, well-structured IR that enables downstream transformations
  • Use performance and correctness data to identify gaps in coverage and drive improvements
  • Contribute to documentation and tooling that helps ML engineers understand and debug the ingestion process
RequirementsEssential Skills and Experience
  • BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • 2+ years of experienceWorking with ML optimization tools/libraries
  • Experience working with or ingesting from ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow/JAX, or ONNX
  • 2+ years of experience with C/C++ and 2+ years working with Python
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clear and concise technical documentation
  • Knowledge of quantization, sparsity, or other model-level optimization techniques
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Master's or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Experience with StableHLO, XLA, or other ML-specific IRs
  • Knowledge of operator semantics across ML frameworks and the challenges of cross-framework compatibility
  • Familiarity with Python bindings and tooling for compiler front ends
  • Experience with testing infrastructure for compiler correctness — fuzzing, differential testing, or model-level validation
  • Contributions to open-source compiler or ML framework projects
  • Familiarity with MLIR, including defining and working with custom dialects
Why Join Lemurian Labs
  • Build the entry point for an AI compiler that targets every major hardware platform
  • Work at the boundary of ML frameworks and compiler infrastructure — a rare and high-leverage intersection
  • Tackle deep correctness and coverage problems that directly impact what models can run and where
  • Competitive compensation including equity, medical/dental/vision, retirement savings, and wellness benefits

Lemurian Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, age, or background.

Compensation depends on experience and geographic location and will be narrowed during the interview process. Additional benefits include equity, company bonus opportunities, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement savings plan, and supplemental wellness benefits.