Senior Compiler Researcher​/Architect

Senior Compiler Researcher / Architect

We are seeking a Senior Compiler Researcher / Architect to drive the development of next-generation compiler infrastructures for heterogeneous and AI-centric computing systems, based on-site in Zurich. In this role, you will shape the future of system software stacks for high‑performance computing (HPC) and machine‑learning workloads, bridging compiler theory with practical system optimization.

• Compiler Research & Infrastructure: Design, validate, and evolve advanced compiler infrastructures and optimization algorithms to maximize performance, optimize memory, and improve execution efficiency.
• Software–Hardware Co‑Optimization: Drive deep optimization across compiler and hardware boundaries (including kernel fusion, operator scheduling, and memory layout) for GPUs, TPUs, NPUs, and custom accelerators.
• Strategy & Innovation: Evaluate and innovate within traditional compiler ecosystems (LLVM, GCC) and modern AI compiler stacks (MLIR, TVM, Triton, XLA).
• Ecosystem
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Lead external research collaborations with academic and industrial partners, contributing to technology transfer and open‑source ecosystem initiatives.

• Education: MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Core Expertise: Strong background in compiler construction (front‑end parsing, middle‑end optimizations, back‑end code generation) and computer architecture.
• Hands‑on Tools: Proven experience with LLVM, GCC, or modern AI compiler frameworks such as MLIR, TVM, or XLA.
• Deep Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of optimization techniques (auto‑vectorization, loop transformations, polyhedral optimization) and specialized hardware architectures (GPUs, NPUs, many‑core systems).
• System Understanding: Strong grasp of microarchitecture concepts, including memory hierarchies, instruction pipelines, and SIMD/VLIW execution.
• Experience in AI system optimization and hardware‑aware compilation.
• Knowledge of software–hardware co‑design methodologies.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Active contributions to compiler research, open‑source systems, or high‑performance runtime environments.
• A systems thinker who can seamlessly connect theoretical concepts with real‑world, scalable system optimization.
• A collaborative researcher with excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Driven by a high attention to performance, scalability, and code quality.

Join a team that is redefining the future of high‑performance and AI computing.