Compiler Engineer

About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

This strategic focus is a reflection of our core values:

• Staying customer-centric,

• Inspiring dedication,

• Persevering,

• Growing by reflection.

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.

Job Summary

You will join a team of compiler engineer located in Cambridge/Edinburgh and global locations to develop compilers and libraries. You will learn to resolve real-world server, HPC and AI computing problems by analyzing performance issues, applying state of art optimizations, debugging the compilation procedure and present the result. You will be encouraged to solve problem in innovative ways. You will work in a diversified team with different culture background but share common goals. Your contribution can be up-streamed to open-source communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop LLVM based compilers:

• Enable compiler for new architecture features

• Design & implement optimization for xPU architectures

• Use AI technology to help compiler optimize

Analyze performance of compiler generated code

Co-design with xPU architecture teams

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Person Specification:

Required:

• Passionate to develop compiler

• Advanced C/C++ programming skills

• Basic knowledge of CPU or xPU architecture

Desired:

• BSc/MSc/MSci in CS

• Experience of contributing to open-source projects

• Good at self-learning, courageous to explore new things, strong in practical skills

• Good communication skills and teamwork

What we offer 

• 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays)

• Group Personal Pension

• Life insurance

• Private medical insurance

• Medical expense claim scheme

• Employee Assistance Program

• Cycle to work scheme

• Company sports club and social events

• Additional time off for learning and development