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# Principal Compiler Engineer - ML Systems

- **Company:** SambaNova Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $210,000.0 - $280,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Data Flow Control, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Software Deployment, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b94b9d516f097e4a

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent with 5-10 years of industry experience., * Deep theoretical understanding of compiler fundamentals.
 * Experience building and deploying software products.
 * Experience with one or more deep learning frameworks (i.e. TensorFlow, PyTorch) is a plus.
 * Experience with common compiler development practices and methodologies.
 * Excitement about high-performance systems engineering and performance debugging.
 * An appreciation for process and developing cross-disciplinary collaboration., * Experience with MLIR.
 * Familiarity with machine learning models and frameworks.
 * Familiarity with accelerated computing.
 * Exposure to dataflow architectures.

## Description

The Principal Compiler Engineer - ML Systems position will be responsible for working with the different layers of the compiler stack and coordinating with other development teams here at SambaNova. It is a critical role responsible for driving innovation in compiler infrastructure and optimization algorithms that enable state-of-the-art ML model performance on the SambaNova platform. This can involve anything from digging through PyTorch and machine learning models to determining how to map operations on to our underlying hardware., * Lead compiler engineering through ensuring standard methodologies, enterprise product insertion and process evolution.

 * Work with peers, domain experts, developers, customers, and work across the enterprise seeking optimal solutions.
 * Develop, integrate, and implement products.
 * Provide support for proposals in key areas aligned with core team competencies.


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