Principal Compiler Engineer
SambaNova Systems · Austin, Texas, United States; San Jose, California, United States
Posted about a month ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days SambaNova Systems's roles stay open a median of 33 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of SambaNova Systems's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SambaNova Systems
- high 21 stale, 2 reposted of 57 open
- Hiring momentum
- 68 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
As a Principal Compiler Engineer at SambaNova, you will lead the development of critical compiler components, including IR and pass infrastructure, model lowering, and memory management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and mentor early career talent while ensuring adherence to best practices in compiler engineering. Your role will also involve engaging with customers and supporting product integration efforts.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Deep theoretical understanding of compiler fundamentals
- Experience building and deploying software products
- Experience with common compiler development practices and methodologies
- Excitement about high-performance systems engineering and performance debugging
- An appreciation for process and developing cross-disciplinary collaboration
Nice to have
- PHD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience with MLIR
- Familiarity with machine learning models and frameworks
- Familiarity with accelerated computing
- Exposure to dataflow architectures
What you get
- Competitive total rewards package including base salary and equity
- 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
- 77% premium coverage for dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the technology stack used in the compiler development
- The role involves significant collaboration and mentoring, which may require strong interpersonal skills
- Base salary range is provided, but no information on bonuses or equity specifics is mentioned
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