ML/AI Junior Compiler Engineer

Job Description

Ready to join the future of innovation at NXP?

NXP Semiconductors enables secure connections and infrastructure for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, we are driving innovation in the secure connected vehicle, end-to-end security & privacy and smart connected solutions markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has 45,000 employees in more than 35 countries. Additional information can be found by visiting www.nxp.com.

As a Compiler Engineer in the NXP Global Compiler Team you will be providing compiler tools for a variety of embedded processors and using both proprietary and open-source compiler technologies. The silicon enablement team provides software development tools for advanced automotive SOCs (system-on-chip). These tools enable both pre-silicon and production software development for automotive SOCs.

Your responsibilities

• Design and implement AI/ML compiler technologies, optimizing models for embedded hardware using C++ and LLVM to deliver high‑performance inference across diverse semiconductor platforms.
• Design and implement features related to compiler tools for ARM and RISC-V based CPU cores using compiler technology.
• Work in a technical role in compiler development, working with core architecture design teams as well as internal NXP compiler tools consumers.
• Work together with a worldwide development team contributing to design, development, and deployment cycle for NXP specific compiler features in the compiler framework

Your profile

• University degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering with exposure to Machine Learning, Edge AI, and Embedded Systems
• You have 1+ years of professional experience in compiler technologies (LLVM/MLIR, LLVM IR, Clang, LLVM Pass Framework, Optimization Pipelines, Code Generation, Linkers)
• Experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.) and software stack (e.g., ONNX, MLIR, XLA, TVM, TensorRT, etc.)
• Programming skills in Python and C++ code
• Knowledge of graph compiler passes optimization for AI workloads, lowering models (PyTorch / TensorFlow) into efficient IR will be appreciated
• Knowledge of graph-level optimizations (fusion, tiling, scheduling)
• Embedded systems programming knowledge
• Good communication skills and be able to work effectively with remote teams in a worldwide virtual work environment
• Experience with contributing to the open-source community

Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

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NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world.

We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live.

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What can you expect

Contract

This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract

Compensation

Besides a good salary, you will be eligible for our bonus plan and receive lunch vouchers, 25 vacation days and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount. We also have flexible work hours and a work from home policy.

Development opportunities

We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Our office

We are based in one of the high tech hubs in Bucharest with easy access to public transport and restaurants and parks close by. We have many relaxation areas on-site, including a little library where you can borrow books, sofas to relax in a quiet place and a cafeteria and restaurant in our common area.

Hiring process

Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial phone or video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

And more

Life at NXP is more than work alone. We like to start our day with a free coffee and chat with a colleague and on Thursdays we have fresh fruits for all employees. Join us at one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees such as our Christmas parties, our employee children’s party and food fairs. Or help us give back to society by donating blood or collecting clothes and food for children in need.

If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them. Please contact Maria Bertesteanu, East Europe Talent Acquisition Specialist on maria.bertesteanu@nxp.com

Please note

The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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