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Intel Corporation

Sr. Compiler Engineer/Architect

Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053

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Join Us in Shaping the Future At Intel, we are building the next generation of software innovation through the oneAPI software stack, a unified programming model designed to unlock the full potential of heterogeneous computing. Our team is at the forefront of enabling developers worldwide to harness CPUs, GPUs, and accelerators with cutting‑edge tools, libraries, and compilers. By joining us, you’ll contribute to an open ecosystem that drives performance, scalability, and portability across diverse architectures—empowering breakthroughs in AI, HPC, and beyond. If you’re passionate about transforming how the world computes and want to work on technology that truly matters, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Position Overview We’re hiring a Senior Compiler Architect to own the runtime architecture for Intel’s open‑source compiler stack (CPU + GPU/accelerators). You will set technical direction, design and evolve language runtimes, and lead delivery of new features that enable portable, high‑performance offload. You’ll drive upstream collaboration with LLVM.org, SYCL, and OpenMP, lead development of novel optimization techniques for accelerated workloads. You will define how our runtime integrates with the broader ecosystem, and ensure rock‑solid performance, reliability, and developer experience from silicon to software. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive on deep systems work, community leadership, and measurable impact on AI and HPC workloads.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

BS with 8+ OR MS with 6+ OR PhD with 4+ years of experience with a degree in Computer Science or related field with focus on compiler development tools.

5+ years of hands‑on compiler development experience with a demonstrated history of technical contributions to LLVM.org (commit history, patches, reviews).

5+ years of experience with accelerated computing and parallel programming models working with GPU architecture.

5+ years of experience in compiler or application performance tuning to achieve optimal runtime and application throughput.

Preferred Qualifications

Hardware knowledge: understanding of modern CPU, GPU, and accelerator architecture.

Ability to analyze and optimize language runtimes, scheduling, and memory models to achieve industry leading runtime and application performance across heterogeneous architectures (CPU, GPU, and accelerators).

Expert‑level C/C++ with deep understanding of systems programming.

Patents or significant technical innovations in compiler technology.

Demonstrated cross‑industry collaboration on language standards and specifications.

Job Details Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix; US, California, Folsom; US, Massachusetts, Beaver Brook; US, Oregon, Hillsboro; US, Texas, Austin

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. https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/1025c144664a100150b4b1665c750003 Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $169,820.00 - 322,070.00 USD. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role: This role will require an on‑site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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