Researcher

About

We seek a highly talented researcher to explore novel compiler technologies and toolchains for next-generation computing architectures (including CPUs, and AI accelerators) and analyze key software-hardware co-design trade-offs in coordination with cross-functional domain experts.

Responsibilities

• Technology Research – Design and validate efficient compiler infrastructures and algorithms. Key objectives include maximizing computational performance, optimizing memory utilization, and generating highly efficient hardware-specific code.
• Software‑Hardware Co‑Optimization – Drive co‑optimization efforts including kernel fusion, memory layout tuning, and operator scheduling for GPUs, TPUs, or custom accelerators.
• Technology Insight – Recognize and track technology trends across the compiler ecosystem, from traditional frameworks (LLVM, GCC) to modern AI stacks (MLIR, TVM, Triton). Propose novel technologies to improve compilation speed, execution performance, code size, and programmability. Additionally, participate in strategic and business planning discussions.
• External Collaboration – Engage with local academic and industrial partners based on business requirements. Independently lead the development and operation of research collaboration projects.

Key Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in compiler development, system software, or computer architecture.
• Demonstrated expertise in compiler construction, covering front end parsing, middle end optimizations, and back end code generation.
• Strong background and hands on experience with foundational compiler infrastructures (e.g., LLVM, GCC) and/or modern deep learning compilers (e.g., MLIR, Apache TVM, XLA) – highly preferred.
• Solid compiler fundamentals backed by substantial experience, including deep understanding of traditional optimizations (auto vectorization, loop transformations, register allocation, instruction scheduling) as well as modern AI specific techniques (computational graph optimizations, operator fusion, polyhedral compilation).
• Experience in code generation and performance tuning for specialized hardware (e.g., custom SoCs, GPUs, NPUs, DSPs, many core architectures).
• Strong understanding of hardware software interfaces and interactions. Background in microarchitecture (memory hierarchies, instruction pipelines, SIMD/VLIW, on chip interconnects) is highly valued.
• Experience in software hardware co optimization, MFU optimization, and AI solver optimization is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in C/C++ (and ideally Python), with a track record of writing clean, maintainable, and highly optimized code for complex systems.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal), with excellent writing skills for clear and concise reporting.

Why join us

• Collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers in an open, curiosity-driven environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and tools.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary, and a high quality of life in Zurich, at the center of Europe.
• Last but certainly not least: be part of innovative projects that make a difference.