CPU Server Compiler Engineer

CPU Server Compiler Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Compiler Toolchain Software
General Summary:
Are you passionate about maximizing server CPU performance and pushing the boundaries of optimization? Join our innovative team and play a key role in developing cutting-edge solutions that empower developers and transform server efficiency! Our team builds open source compiler toolsets for Qualcomm silicon. This includes compilers, assemblers, linkers, libraries, debuggers, profilers, and other developer tools. The toolsets enable internal and external developers to build software ecosystems on Qualcomm hardware. We are looking for engineers who will work actively in open source communities to establish and augment compiler and system software toolsets and bring compiler optimizations into key open source packages. In this role, you will add and enhance support for Qualcomm hardware in open source projects. You will collaborate with Qualcomm hardware and software engineers to enable efficient usage of Qualcomm's silicon for a broad set of applications including AI and machine learning. You will work with the team on the entire compilation stack including optimizing code generation, improving performance, response time and programmer usability.
Responsibilities:
Work in the GCC, LLVM, glibc, system libraries, and related open source communities to add features and improve performance for Qualcomm server CPUs.
Identify areas for improvement in compiler toolsets via benchmarking and code analysis of server workloads.
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 server CPU features.
Design, develop and contribute compiler features and optimizations targeting open source ML frameworks.
Required Skills:
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.
Preferred skills:
Master's degree or PhD. in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Established record of contributions to open source compiler project.
Experience in configuring, building, and analyzing server CPU benchmarks (e.g., SPECrate Integer, DCPerf), as well as measuring and tracking key performance indicators.
Strong background in computer architecture
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with compiler or tools.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$116,900.00 - $175,300.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985



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