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

Client

Our client a leading Multinational Semiconductor Software provider requires Graduate Masters or PHD level C/C++ Compiler (LLVM ORGCC, 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 debugcompiler/system-levelissues

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 or email