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Anza

Software Engineer, (Compiler/Runtime)

Anza, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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This range is provided by Anza. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr Who We Are The Role We're hiring a

Software Engineer (Runtime/Compilers)

to help advance Solana's execution layer. In this role, you'll work on JIT compilers, virtual machines, and toolchain optimizations—focusing on performance, security, and scalability. You'll collaborate with core engineers and ecosystem teams to solve deep infrastructure challenges and drive high-performance execution for the fastest Layer 1 blockchain.

Responsibilities Leverage experience with compiler and linker development for improving the toolchain and implementing compiler backends and linker changes Improve and maintain JIT compilers and virtual machines, focusing mostly on security Work with cross-functional teams within the company to identify and implement solutions to complex architectural problems Engage with internal customers and deliver answers/updates/features to support their development Stay connected with open source and research communities to follow up and lead the latest and upcoming trends and needs from them Participate in technical discussions and reviews both synchronously and asynchronously Requirements What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience working with compilers and preferably runtimes Proficient with advanced C++ or Rust development Experience with LLVM (preferably) or cranelift internals and back-end specifics Experience working with Clang, Swift, or other projects that use LLVM Experience with JIT compilers, virtual machines, and their security implications Hands off work attitude that requires minimal supervision; being proactive and self-motivated for timely delivery of quality code Experience with comprehensive testing methodologies (unit test, integration tests etc) Preferred Qualifications Experience with JIT compilation and low-level instruction sets a plus Knowledge of computer architecture, touching on cache management, virtualization and x86 instructions Publications in top tier Compilers or System Conferences such as PLDI, POPL, CGO Experience collaborating on an open-source project Benefits Why Join Anza? We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation and problem-solving are at the heart of everything we do. Here, your work will have a direct impact on the security and scalability of blockchain technology, contributing to the foundation of decentralized applications worldwide.

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