LLVM MLIR Compiler Architect Photonic Computing (fmd)
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Location: Stuttgart Germany
Type: Full-time hybrid (max. 1-2 days remote work per week)
The future of AI computing builds upon light. is building photonic processing systems that compute with light - delivering a scalable energy-efficient alternative to transistor-based architectures for next-generation AI and HPC applications.
AsLLVM / MLIR Compiler Architect - Photonic Computing (f/m/d) you will design and build the compiler stack that brings photonic computing to life. You will shape the interface between developers and hardware define how software frameworks drive photonic execution and co-design the system architecture that will power next-generation products.
This isnt incremental optimization - its defining the compiler structure from the ground up for a fundamentally new compute paradigm. Youll sit at the boundary to algorithms and software ecosystems and you feed into low level software interfaces and hardware architecture. Your design decisions will shape how photonic processors evolve across generations and how efficiently they execute the next generation of AI workloads.
Type: Full-time hybrid (max. 1-2 days remote work per week)
The future of AI computing builds upon light. is building photonic processing systems that compute with light - delivering a scalable energy-efficient alternative to transistor-based architectures for next-generation AI and HPC applications.
AsLLVM / MLIR Compiler Architect - Photonic Computing (f/m/d) you will design and build the compiler stack that brings photonic computing to life. You will shape the interface between developers and hardware define how software frameworks drive photonic execution and co-design the system architecture that will power next-generation products.
This isnt incremental optimization - its defining the compiler structure from the ground up for a fundamentally new compute paradigm. Youll sit at the boundary to algorithms and software ecosystems and you feed into low level software interfaces and hardware architecture. Your design decisions will shape how photonic processors evolve across generations and how efficiently they execute the next generation of AI workloads.
- Design lead and deliver the compiler stack - shape the LLVM/MLIR-based compilation framework for photonic computing
- Define the MLIR dialectfor and build the path into the hardware interfaces and co-design the system architecture and Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)
- Shape the hardware design point to ensure large parts of algorithms can execute on-device with high parallelism low latency and maximum utilization
- Provide technical guidance to algorithm and application teams - help internal teams develop and optimize high-performance compute kernels for photonic execution
- Drive profiling and performance analysis - analyze compiler-generated code to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities
- Lead collaboration with external partners and internal teams (system engineering architecture ASIC design) - coordinate compiler stack development while ensuring cohesive design across the hardware/software stack
- Contribute to Open Source initiatives - engage with the LLVM/MLIR community and Open Source development practices
Your profile
- 5 years building compilers (LLVM/MLIR)and co-designing hardware architectures including profiling and performance analysis of compiler-generated code
- Deep expertise in systems architecture programming languages and AI/scientific computing algorithms - you understand how compute architectures work and what algorithms need from hardware
- Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science Computer Engineering or related field; equivalent industry experience considered
- Fluent in English; German language beneficial
- Experience with novel or heterogeneous compute architectures (GPUs TPUs FPGAs custom accelerators) is a plus
- Hands-on experience defining MLIR dialects and contributing to LLVM/MLIR Open Source projects is a plus
- Experience with AI frameworks (PyTorch JAX TensorFlow) and parallel programming (OpenMP MPI) is a plus
- Background in photonics is beneficial (but not required)
Why us
- Make impact at scale:Help solve one of computings biggest challenges - making growing demand in compute and sustainability go hand in hand
- Work on the leading edge:Photonic AI acceleration technologies that will define the next decade of computing - already validated in production HPC environments
- Own your work from day one:Shape design and code of software client solutions and public collaterals on your own with direct impact on product success and the future of AI infrastructure
- Fast-track your growth:Work on challenges with few industry precedents - every problem you solve becomes new institutional knowledge and potentially industry-defining IP
- Be the multiplier:Your work enables entire developer communities and directly helps clients succeed with photonic computing
- World-class team:Collaborate alongside a passionate international cross-functional team of experts in photonics processor design and AI software
- Direct access to leadership:Work closely with the companys founders including CEO Dr. Michael Förtsch and the senior leadership team
- Collaborative culture:Innovative work environment that values technical excellence open communication and pragmatic problem-solving
- Be part of history:Join at the inflection point where photonic computing transitions from research to mainstream - your contributions will shape this transformation
Were looking for a technical architect who gets energized by building foundational infrastructure from scratch shaping hardware-software co-design and translating complex technical concepts across teams to drive a unified vision forward.
Ready to define how developers will program photonic computers
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About us
Who we are and what we do
is a deep-tech scale-up developing photonic processing solutions that compute natively with light and deliver a scalable alternative to transistor-based systems. The analog co-processors are optimised for complex computations and enable energy-efficient performance for next-generation AI and HPC collaboration with the Institute for Microelectronics Stuttgart IMS CHIPS operates its own pilot line for photonic chips based on the material system Thin-Film Lithium Niobate TFLN. was founded by Michael Förtsch in 2018 and is headquartered in Stuttgart Germany.Required Experience:
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