Software Engineer II (Compiler/LLVM)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II (Compiler/LLVM): Developing and enhancing compiler components for Tensilica/Xtensa architectures with an accent on code generation, instruction selection, and core optimizations. Focus on collaborating with hardware teams to enable new features and debugging complex system-level performance issues.

Location: Must be based in Cork, Ireland or Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in electronic design, providing computational software, hardware, and IP that enable the creation of innovative electronic products.

What you will do

• 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 and system-level issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 2+ years of experience in systems software, compilers, or low-level development.
• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++.
• Foundational understanding of compiler concepts and computer architecture.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 25 days of holiday per year.
• Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection, and Life Insurance.
• Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Cycle to work scheme and gym subsidy.
• 5 days of paid volunteer time.