Principal Compiler Engineer

Markham, Ontario, Canada February 25, 2026

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Principal Compiler Engineer.


About the team:

The Heterogeneous Compiler Lab, led by esteemed technical experts with extensive industry and academic experience, publishes innovative research at leading conferences. Recognized as key contributors to the LLVM Compiler Infrastructure project, this lab excels in developing diversified IP compiler collaborations, focusing on AI, GPU, and CPU architectures. Our efforts include heterogeneous compilation technology and SW-HW co-design, optimizing for AI, graphics, games, and mobile applications while tackling technological challenges through open-source community.


About the job:

  • Design, develop, and test software to satisfy business requirements in a wide range of products.

  • Analyze and optimize software system performance, and assist with software/hardware co-design.

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, determine project and feature requirements, and create development plans for software productization.

  • Provide leadership in scrums, reviews, and project planning; engage in team building.

  • Mentor junior developers through education sessions, code reviews, and career development.

  • Research industry trends and paradigms, and propose new technical directions for the team.

The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $127,000 to $225,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

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