Programming Languages Research Engineer

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom European Tech Recruit Full time

Programming Languages Research Engineer

The Role:

  • Develop and maintain compilers and related tools, including both high-level and low-level optimizations, type systems, and code generation.
  • Create and sustain programming language solutions tailored to heterogeneous architectures, AI frameworks, and high-performance code generators.
  • Conduct reliable and reproducible benchmarking of applications across a wide range of hardware, identifying opportunities for compiler optimizations based on the results.
  • Collaborate with academic institutions on programming language-related research, transferring innovative findings from academia to industry applications.

Desired Qualifications and Expertise:

  • A background in Computer Science or related disciplines.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, Swift, or Kotlin.
  • Familiarity with modern version control and feature tracking tools.
  • Basic understanding of programming language theory and compiler design principles.
  • Experience with popular compilers (e.g., LLVM, GCC) or similar large-scale projects.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

  • Senior BSc or MSc student, candidate, or recent graduate in Computer Science or related fields.
  • Strong academic background with demonstrated programming skills, such as publications in relevant conferences or journals, contributions to open-source projects, or other forms of independent work.

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