Presentation
Senior Staff Compiler Engineer
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Groq
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Toronto, CA
SessionJob Postings
DescriptionMission:
As Senior Staff Compiler Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and developing compiler optimizations for our state-of-the-art compiler, targeting Groq's revolutionary LPU, the Language Processing Unit.
In this role you will drive the future of Groq's LPU compiler technology. You will be in charge of architecting new passes, developing innovative scheduling techniques, and developing new front-end language dialects to support the rapidly evolving ML space. You will also be required to benchmark and monitor key performance metrics to ensure that the compiler is producing efficient mappings of neural network graphs to the Groq LPU.
Ideal candidates have experience with LLVM and MLIR, and knowledge with functional programming languages an asset. Also, knowledge with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch, and portable graph models such as ONNX desired.
Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:
Compiler Architecture & Optimization: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Groq’s optimizing compiler, building new passes and techniques that push the performance envelope on the LPU.
IR Expansion & ML Enablement: Extend Groq’s intermediate representation dialects to capture emerging ML constructs, portable graph models (e.g., ONNX), and evolving deep learning frameworks.
Performance & Benchmarking: Benchmark compiler outputs, diagnose inefficiencies, and drive enhancements to maximize quality-of-results on LPU hardware.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner with hardware architects and software leads to co-design compiler and system improvements that deliver measurable acceleration gains.
Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers, review contributions, and guide large-scale, multi-geo compiler projects to completion.
Innovation & Impact: Publish novel compilation techniques and contribute thought leadership to top-tier ML, compiler, and computer architecture conferences.
Ideal candidates have/are:
8+ years of experience in the area of computer science/engineering or related
5+ years of direct experience with C/C++ and LLVM or compiler frameworks
Knowledge of spatial architectures such as FPGA or CGRAs an asset
Knowledge of functional programming an asset
Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch desired
Knowledge of ML IR representations such as ONNX and Deep Learning
Additionally nice to have:
Strong initiative and personal drive, able to self-motivate and drive projects to closure
Keen attention to detail and high levels of conscientiousness
Strong written and oral communication; ability to write clear and concise technical documentation
Team first attitude, no egos
Leadership skills and ability to motivate peers
Optimistic Outlook, Coaching and mentoring ability
Attributes of a Groqster:
Humility - Egos are checked at the door
Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together
Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking
As Senior Staff Compiler Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and developing compiler optimizations for our state-of-the-art compiler, targeting Groq's revolutionary LPU, the Language Processing Unit.
In this role you will drive the future of Groq's LPU compiler technology. You will be in charge of architecting new passes, developing innovative scheduling techniques, and developing new front-end language dialects to support the rapidly evolving ML space. You will also be required to benchmark and monitor key performance metrics to ensure that the compiler is producing efficient mappings of neural network graphs to the Groq LPU.
Ideal candidates have experience with LLVM and MLIR, and knowledge with functional programming languages an asset. Also, knowledge with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch, and portable graph models such as ONNX desired.
Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:
Compiler Architecture & Optimization: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Groq’s optimizing compiler, building new passes and techniques that push the performance envelope on the LPU.
IR Expansion & ML Enablement: Extend Groq’s intermediate representation dialects to capture emerging ML constructs, portable graph models (e.g., ONNX), and evolving deep learning frameworks.
Performance & Benchmarking: Benchmark compiler outputs, diagnose inefficiencies, and drive enhancements to maximize quality-of-results on LPU hardware.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner with hardware architects and software leads to co-design compiler and system improvements that deliver measurable acceleration gains.
Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers, review contributions, and guide large-scale, multi-geo compiler projects to completion.
Innovation & Impact: Publish novel compilation techniques and contribute thought leadership to top-tier ML, compiler, and computer architecture conferences.
Ideal candidates have/are:
8+ years of experience in the area of computer science/engineering or related
5+ years of direct experience with C/C++ and LLVM or compiler frameworks
Knowledge of spatial architectures such as FPGA or CGRAs an asset
Knowledge of functional programming an asset
Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch desired
Knowledge of ML IR representations such as ONNX and Deep Learning
Additionally nice to have:
Strong initiative and personal drive, able to self-motivate and drive projects to closure
Keen attention to detail and high levels of conscientiousness
Strong written and oral communication; ability to write clear and concise technical documentation
Team first attitude, no egos
Leadership skills and ability to motivate peers
Optimistic Outlook, Coaching and mentoring ability
Attributes of a Groqster:
Humility - Egos are checked at the door
Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together
Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking
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Event Type
Job Posting
TimeMonday, 17 November 20254:52pm - 4:53pm CST
LocationHall 6
Groq
Remote
Full Time
Permanent