Director of Compiler (m/w/d)

As a deep-tech startup, we are looking for talented and passionate people with an appetite for problem solving. Besides the minimal requirements for this job position, your profile is a good fit to our company if you have the following values:

• High flexibility and adaptability.
• Tranquility to work under pressure.
• Appetite for learning and problem solving.
• Critical thinking.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Keen to collaboration.
• Proper time management.
• Highly autodidact, independent and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of compiler architectures tailored for SpiNNcloud hardware.
• Design and oversee the implementation of hardware-aware optimizations for neural network compilers and machine learning frameworks.
• Drive innovation in energy-efficient compiler technologies, ensuring alignment with the unique requirements of brain-inspired computing systems.
• Mentor and manage a team of functional leads and engineers focused on compiler development, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Develop a robust, scalable, and maintainable compiler infrastructure, ensuring compatibility with existing SpiNNcloud hardware and software ecosystems.
• Define and implement benchmarking strategies to evaluate compiler performance across different metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compiler solutions with high-performance workloads.
• Contribute to the creation of documentation, tutorials, and demonstrators to showcase compiler capabilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven expertise in compiler design and development, including experience with Intermediate Representation (IRs) such as LLVM/MLIR.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python, with extensive experience in object-oriented programming and data structure design.
• Solid knowledge of machine learning frameworks, including model compilation and optimization for hardware acceleration.
• Experience with parallel programming models and techniques, such as OpenMP, MPI, or CUDA.
• Familiarity with energy-aware computing concepts and techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of addressing complex technical challenges.
• BSc, MSc or Dipl.-Ing. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Added value

• PhD or Dr.-Ing. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related computationally intensive discipline.
• Expertise in graph partitioning algorithms, particularly in the context of distributed systems or computational graphs.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with neuromorphic hardware, or event-based algorithms.
• Contributions to open-source projects or publications in leading AI or product management forums.
• Experience designing compilers for heterogeneous architectures, including CPU, GPU, and custom accelerators.

We offer a highly competitive salary with reallocation benefits in a flexible and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and hence we welcome people of different backgrounds, nationalities, and experiences.

Your contact:

Hector Gonzalez

Location:

SpiNNcloud Systems GmbH, Freiberger Straße 37, 01067 Dresden