GRAD-MA OR PHD LEVEL - C/C++ COMPILER (LLVM/GCC) SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Location Cork
Contact name: Micheal O’Maoldomhnaigh

Contact email: micheal@softwareplacements.ie
Job ref: 1332
Published: 3 days ago

Client:

Our client a leading Multinational Semiconductor Software provider requires Graduate Masters or PHD level C/C++ Compiler (LLVM OR GCC, or similar compiler frameworks) for role based in Cork City, Ireland.

You will be required to be onsite 4 days per week.

 

 

Role:

 

The C Compiler team builds the toolchain that unlocks this performance. Working on LLVM?based compilers for Xtensa processors, the team focuses on high?quality code generation, architecture?aware optimisations, and real?world workload performance.

 

In close partnership with hardware and architecture teams, they enable new capabilities and deliver production?grade tools used by leading semiconductor and systems companies.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and enhance compiler components for Tensilica/Xtensa architectures
  • Work on code generation, instruction selection, and core optimizations
  • Collaborate with hardware and architecture teams to enable new features
  • Analyze performance and debug compiler/system-level issues

 

Education:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Experience:
  • Approximately 2+ years of academic or industry experience in systems software, compilers, or low?level development 
  • Strong programming skills in C and/or C++
  • Foundational understanding of compiler concepts and/or computer architecture

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to LLVM, GCC, or similar compiler frameworks
  • Experience with embedded systems or performance analysis
  • Familiarity with assembly language

Contact:

For further information please contact Mícheál at Software Placements on 00353 1 5254642 or email micheal@softwareplacements.ier