Software Engineer II - Compiler/LLVM (LLVM)

Location: Cork, Ireland, or Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Company

hirify.global develops computational software, hardware, and intellectual property for electronic design, including configurable processor IP and DSP solutions for AI, vision, audio, and communications workloads.

What you will do

• Develop and enhance compiler components for Tensilica/Xtensa architectures.
• Implement and improve code generation, instruction selection, and core optimizations.
• Collaborate with hardware and architecture teams to enable new processor and compiler features.
• Analyze workload performance and debug compiler and system-level issues.
• Deliver production-grade LLVM-based tools for semiconductor and systems companies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Approximately 2+ years of academic or industry experience in systems software, compilers, or low-level development.
• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++.
• Foundational understanding of compiler concepts and/or computer architecture.

Nice to have

• Exposure to LLVM, GCC, or similar compiler frameworks.
• Experience with embedded systems or performance analysis.
• Familiarity with assembly language.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days of holiday per year.
• Private medical and dental plans, income protection, and life insurance.
• Group personal pension plan.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and gym subsidy.
• Five paid volunteer days per year.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.