Staff Deep Learning Compiler Engineer

Quadric

. Design, implement, and maintain compiler optimization passes targeting Quadric’s processor architecture .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeBurlingame • California • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compiler optimization for deep learning frameworks, with a strong focus on performance enhancement through advanced techniques such as operator fusion and quantization. Proficient in C++ and Python, with extensive experience in developing and validating compiler infrastructures for various architectures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C++ Proficiency (14/17/20)Python ProgrammingDeep Learning Compiler DevelopmentCompiler Frameworks (MLIR, LLVM, TensorRT)Low-Level Kernel Optimization

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Hard Skills

Compiler OptimizationData StructuresAlgorithmsObject-Oriented DesignMemory Allocation StrategiesQuantization Techniques (INT8/FP8)Parallel ProcessingInstruction Execution (CPU/GPU/NPU)Benchmarking and ProfilingGraph-Level Optimizations

Tools & Technologies

PyTorchTensorFlowONNXFPGAASICApache TVMXLAGlowCustom AI AcceleratorsCycle-Accurate Simulators

Industry Keywords

Deep LearningCompiler InfrastructureMicro-ArchitectureHardware AccelerationEmbedded Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApachePythonPyTorchTensorflowC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain compiler optimization passes targeting Quadric’s processor architecture
Develop lowering pathways from PyTorch, TensorFlow, and ONNX to optimized low-level kernel code
Optimize neural network performance for memory throughput, latency, compute-unit utilization, and power consumption
Implement graph-level optimizations including operator fusion, layout transformation, quantization, and memory allocation strategies
Analyze Transformer, CNN, and Vision-Language Model topologies and extend compiler support for new operators and primitives
Benchmark and profile end-to-end model performance to identify and resolve compiler bottlenecks
Collaborate with hardware and micro-architecture teams on instruction-set extensions, hardware acceleration features, and compiler requirements
Develop software simulators, functional models, and test benches to validate compiler correctness and generated binary performance
Participate in hardware bring-up and validation on FPGA and ASIC platforms
Integrate key deep learning models into Quadric’s compiler pipeline
Implement custom graph and code-generation optimization passes delivering measurable benchmark improvements
Partner with the architecture team on next-generation micro-architecture definition through workload analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of hands-on experience developing deep learning compilers or compiler infrastructures
Strong proficiency in C++ (14/17/20) and Python
Solid fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, and deep learning operator representations
Solid understanding of computer systems, memory hierarchies, parallel processing, and CPU/GPU/NPU instruction execution
Experience with compiler frameworks such as MLIR, Apache TVM, LLVM, XLA, TensorRT, or Glow
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this U.S.-based role
Preferred: experience with low-level kernel optimization, SIMD/vector programming, memory allocation strategies, INT8/FP8/mixed-precision quantization, post-training/QAT optimization, custom AI accelerators/DSPs/embedded architectures, FPGA bring-up, hardware emulation, or cycle-accurate simulator development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one; premiums covered at 99% for employees
Company-paid life insurance
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
STD + LTD insurance
Commuter support including parking or Caltrain reimbursement
FSA + HSA
Equity with the business
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible PTO
Winter holiday shutdown
Catered lunch each day in the office
Relocation support for candidates joining from outside the Bay Area
Collaborative, low-ego culture with significant ownership and impact
Work culture focused on innovative disruption
Discretionary annual performance bonus