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Initio Capital

Initio Capital is hiring: Software Compiler Engineer in Santa Clara

Initio Capital, Santa Clara, CA, US, 95053

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Job Description

Job Description

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid) | Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $150K–$300K + Competitive Equity | Visa Sponsorship: H-1B, O-1, OPT

🚀 About the Opportunity

Initio Capital is hiring a Software Compiler Engineer on behalf of a stealth-mode systems startup building the next-generation server architecture for high-performance, energy-efficient, and secure computing.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to foundational technology in a space that’s redefining silicon and software co-design. The company is tackling compiler infrastructure at the bleeding edge of open-source (LLVM, GCC, binutils), working hand-in-hand with hardware and architecture teams to bridge the gap between RISC-V hardware and modern software stacks.

🧠 About the Role

As a Compiler Engineer, you’ll own critical pieces of toolchain development—helping optimize compiler output, run performance benchmarks, and solve real-world bottlenecks. You’ll make upstream contributions to key open-source ecosystems while also shipping tools that impact next-generation chips.

This is an extremely high-leverage technical role, ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of software, compilers, and architecture.

🔧 What You’ll Do

  • Contribute to and extend compilers such as LLVM, GCC, and binutils

  • Benchmark and analyze compiler performance against real-world workloads

  • Optimize code generation for RISC-V targets and beyond

  • Work cross-functionally with architecture and silicon teams to align compiler improvements with hardware design

  • Push upstream patches and improve the broader open-source toolchain ecosystem

  • Shape the roadmap for tooling infrastructure supporting custom silicon deployments

✅ What We’re Looking For

  • 3–5+ years of experience in compiler/toolchain development

  • Strong fluency in C/C++ (required); Rust is a plus

  • Deep understanding of compiler internals (LLVM or GCC in particular)

  • Proven experience profiling workloads and improving compiler output

  • Ability to think across the hardware/software boundary

  • Clear communication and collaborative approach to solving low-level systems problems

🟢 Bonus Points

  • Prior contributions to open-source compilers or toolchain libraries

  • Familiarity with the RISC-V instruction set and architecture

  • Experience in chip simulation, systems programming, or microarchitecture modeling

  • Real-world experience improving performance for compute-heavy applications

💸 Compensation & Perks

  • Base Salary: $150K – $300K

  • Equity: Competitive early-stage equity package

  • H-1B, O-1, and OPT sponsorship available

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure tech with top-tier engineering talent

  • Hybrid work setup in Santa Clara, CA

  • Backed by leading investors in silicon, hardware, and systems innovation

This is a chance to work on technology that will outlast any app—at the core of next-gen compute infrastructure.

Apply now to join the founding engineering team.