Compiler Team Lead

NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing. Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. Our new software-defined hardware architecture enables HPC to fulfill its promise of breakthroughs in all fields of advanced research. 

At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:

• Professionalism: We strive for exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance. 
• Unity: Collaboration is key to success. That's why we foster a work environment where every employee can feel valued and heard. 
• Impact: We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.

The compiler team is developing an automated optimization process that adapts our unique hardware architecture to run any high-performance computing application, with little to no code modifications required. By using iterative rounds of telemetry and optimization, our compiler is able to intelligently adapt our accelerator into a workload-specific ASIC, at runtime.

We are seeking an experienced team lead to head our bleeding-edge compiler team. In this high-visibility, hands-on role, you will play a pivotal part in building NextSilicon’s next-generation runtime compiler.

This role is based in Zurich. You will lead a local team of MLIR compiler engineers, consisting of individuals with MSc and PhD qualifications, while collaborating closely with remote peers located in Israel.

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years as a team leader.
• 6+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Strong coding skills in C and C++ programming languages.
• Strong algorithmic intuition with control flow graphs and code analysis.
• Previous experience in one of the following areas: compiler optimizations, code graph algorithms, mathematics.  
• Familiarity with LLVM and/or MLIR: big advantage.
• Strong design and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.

• Lead a heterogeneous team of MLIR compiler engineers with various levels of experience.
• Define feature development scope and plan for successful product delivery.
• Set expectations with software, architecture, and hardware stakeholders.
• Balance high-quality product delivery under extremely tight schedules while fostering long-term innovation.
• Serve as the technical leader when design directions are unclear.
• Navigate and solve engineering problems when team members have conflicting points of view.
• Strengthen and grow the team by hiring and retaining top engineering talents.
• Collaborate closely with remote peers.