Engineering Manager for Compilers (AI)

Location: London - JJ Mack or Bristol - The Crescent

Company

hirify.global is building a full-stack AI accelerator from the ground up, combining novel silicon with the software stack required for high-throughput, long-context AI inference.

What you will do

• Build and lead a team of 10+ engineers developing hirify.global's compiler stack.
• Enable industry-leading LLM inference performance on novel AI acceleration hardware.
• Define compiler architecture, IR design, lowering strategy, and execution model while the hardware evolves from specification to simulator and early silicon.
• Work closely with hardware architects, kernel engineers, runtime teams, ML researchers, drivers, and other engineers across the stack.
• Hire, develop, and grow a world-class compiler engineering team.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience managing a high-performance development team and delivering consistently outstanding outcomes.
• Proven experience in compiler development.
• Up-to-date knowledge of machine learning techniques and technologies.
• Good understanding of computer architecture and performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent C/C++ skills and solid experience with industry-standard development tools and technologies.
• Creative and innovative mindset, willingness to take ownership, and ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort making architectural decisions with incomplete information and working across hardware and software boundaries.

Nice to have

• Experience with machine learning compilers.
• Experience with industry-standard compiler technologies such as MLIR or TVM.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-moving, collaborative environment at the intersection of novel silicon and software.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunity and welcoming applicants from every background.
• Competitive salary reflective of experience and the specialist nature of the role.
• Meaningful equity, private medical, dental and vision coverage, contributory pension, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and life/critical illness insurance.
• Work involves technologies subject to UK, US, and other international export control regulations; certain roles may require additional eligibility checks.