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Lead Software Engineer
San Jose, California, United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
$108,500 - $201,500 USD
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Key skills
C++
C
AI
ML
Performance Optimization
About this role
Role Overview
Design and implement compiler optimizations and features for Xtensa processors
Drive improvements in code generation, performance tuning, and architecture enablement
Partner closely with hardware teams on new ISA features and capabilities
Analyze and optimize real-world workloads (AI, DSP, vision)
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical direction
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
4+ years of experience in compiler development or low-level systems software, academical of industrial
Strong C/C++ skills and solid debugging expertise
Good understanding of compiler internals (LLVM/GCC preferred)
Strong foundation in computer architecture and performance optimization
Nice to Have: Experience with DSPs, AI/ML workloads, or embedded systems
Hands-on experience with LLVM/GCC backend or optimization passes
Experience working close to hardware or enabling new architectures
Benefits
paid vacation and paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match
employee stock purchase plan
a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options
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