LLVM Compiler Engineer
About this role
As the only company focused 100% on Java, Azul is building the Java platform for the modern cloud enterprise. We are reimagining how customers use Java, bringing them the tools and insight they need to deliver faster, more performant, more dependable, and less expensive Java services. Come join one of the most influential members of the Java and OpenJDK community and help influence the future of Java.
Falcon is one of the key technologies in Azul Platform Prime. It is a Just-In-Time compiler for Java bytecode based on LLVM that pushes Java performance to the levels never reached before. Azul's compiler team is looking for an LLVM Compiler Engineer interested in helping us improve Falcon even further.
In this role you will be working with a distributed but highly collaborative team of compiler experts. You will be creating new features and optimization in Falcon compiler, improving LLVM performance for managed languages, and contributing to open source.
\nMinimum Requirements- Strong C/C++ design and coding skills
- 5+ years of experience developing LLVM compilers, or transferable experience with another compiler
- Strong background in compiler theory and development
- Solid experience in developing language runtimes and JIT compilers
- Thorough knowledge of x86_64 and/or ARM64 instruction sets and optimizations
- Performance analysis experience
- Experience with Java, Scala or Kotlin
- PhD in Computer Science, and/or significant research experience
- Opportunity to make a high impact at a growing, global company
- Work alongside top experts worldwide contributing to the Java ecosystem
- Referral Program — help us grow with great people
- Premium IT equipment — MacBook Pro or hardware of your choice
- 5 weeks of holidays + 5 sick days
- Flexible working hours; full remote possible
- Prague / Limassol / Belgrade city center offices — hybrid or full-remote also possible
- Competitive compensation
Company at a glance
Azul provides the world's most trusted Java platform, founded on open source and delivered by the world's largest independent Java engineering team, and is the only company 100% focused on Java. Millions of Java developers, hundreds of millions of devices and the world’s most highly regarded businesses trust Azul to power their applications with exceptional capabilities, performance, security, value, and success. Azul customers include 36% of the Fortune 100, 50% of Forbes top 10 World’s Most Valuable Brands, 10 of the world’s top 10 banks and leading brands like Avaya, Bazaarvoice, BMW, Deutsche Telekom, LG, Mastercard, Mizuho, Priceline, Salesforce, Software AG, and Workday.
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Top Benefits
- 5 weeks of holidays
- 5 sick days
- Flexible working hours
- Full remote option
- Premium IT equipment
- Referral program
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