Principal Engineer

Principal GPU Compiler Developer

Our client is a leading global semiconductor company delivering system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for mobile, connectivity, home entertainment and IoT products worldwide. Their GPU IP team is focused on industry-leading, feature-rich and PPA-competitive graphics IP, deployed across flagship and mainstream mobile SoCs as well as adjacent markets including laptop, IoT, AI, VR/AR and automotive.

The team is now expanding its GPU function across architecture, driver, compiler, performance, power and modelling disciplines at its Cambridge site.

What you will be doing

• Defining GPU compiler software architecture and interfaces
• Developing and implementing the GPU compiler pipeline, including linking and a range of optimisations and transformations
• Collaborating with driver and hardware teams to implement new API and hardware features
• Working with driver and hardware teams to improve and tune performance and power consumption
• Executing and delivering against project milestones and schedules
• Analysing and debugging code generation issues
• Analysing and helping shape future GPU architectures
• Building strong working relationships across internal and external teams

What we are looking for

• A degree (BS, MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
• 7+ years relevant experience
• Experience with product compilers and compiler tools such as assemblers and linkers
• Strong hands-on C/C++ programming experience
• Practical experience with modern compiler optimisation and transformation techniques
• Hands-on experience with LLVM
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork and execution capability
• Strong problem solving, root cause analysis and debugging skills
• A self-driven approach to work

Nice to have

• Knowledge or experience of GPU pipelines and GPU architecture
• Knowledge or experience of SIMD architecture
• Knowledge or experience of D3D, Vulkan/OpenGL or OpenCL APIs
• Experience applying AI to compiler, tooling or optimisation development

If this sounds interesting and you'd like to learn more, click the link below to apply or email me with a copy of your CV on [email protected]

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