AI Compiler Engineer

Intel Corp.•San Jose, CA

74d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Compiler Engineer with experience in MLIR (Multi-Level Intermediate Representation) and performance-critical code generation. The ideal candidate will focus on designing and implementing compiler infrastructure to generate high-performance kernels for AI, and machine learning. This role bridges advanced compiler technology with systems optimization, enabling domain-specific performance across heterogeneous architectures (GPUs and accelerators). Responsibilities: Compiler Development and Optimization Design and implement MLIR-based compiler passes for lowering, optimization, and code generation Build domain-specific dialects to represent compute kernels at multiple abstraction levels Develop performance-tuned transformation pipelines targeting vectorization, parallelization, and memory locality High-Performance Kernel Generation Generate and optimize kernels for linear algebra, convolution, and other math-intensive primitives Ensure cross-target portability while achieving near hand-tuned performance Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate backend-specific optimizations Performance Engineering Profile generated code and identify performance bottlenecks across architectures Implement optimizations for cache utilization, prefetching, and scheduling Contribute to auto-tuning strategies for workload-specific performance Collaboration and Research Work closely with ML researchers, system architects, and runtime engineers to co-design kernel generation strategies Stay up to date with developments in MLIR, LLVM, and compiler technologies Publish or contribute to open-source MLIR/LLVM communities where appropriate Qualifications: Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor's and 7+ years of experience OR Master's degree and 4+ years of experience OR PhD degree and 2+ years of experience. The degree should be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
Compiler design and optimization (MLIR, LLVM, or equivalent)
Code generation and transformation passes
High-performance computing techniques: vectorization, loop optimizations, polyhedral transformations, and memory hierarchy optimization
Familiarity with machine learning workloads (e.g., matrix multiplications, convolutions)

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience extending MLIR dialects or contributing to the MLIR ecosystem
Background in GPU programming models (CUDA, ROCm, SYCL) or AI accelerators
Knowledge of numerical linear algebra libraries (BLAS, cuDNN, MKL) and their performance characteristics
Experience with auto-tuning frameworks (e.g., TVM, Halide, Triton)
Track record of publications, patents, or contributions to open-source compiler projects

Responsibilities

Design and implement MLIR-based compiler passes for lowering, optimization, and code generation
Build domain-specific dialects to represent compute kernels at multiple abstraction levels
Develop performance-tuned transformation pipelines targeting vectorization, parallelization, and memory locality
Generate and optimize kernels for linear algebra, convolution, and other math-intensive primitives
Ensure cross-target portability while achieving near hand-tuned performance
Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate backend-specific optimizations
Profile generated code and identify performance bottlenecks across architectures
Implement optimizations for cache utilization, prefetching, and scheduling
Contribute to auto-tuning strategies for workload-specific performance
Work closely with ML researchers, system architects, and runtime engineers to co-design kernel generation strategies
Stay up to date with developments in MLIR, LLVM, and compiler technologies
Publish or contribute to open-source MLIR/LLVM communities where appropriate

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
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