Triton Compiler Engineer

Job Description: 

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.

SPECIAL NOTE - Intel is in the process of securing office space in the greater metropolitan area of Toronto, Ontario. This office will serve as your assigned work location in the future. Once the site is operational, your position will follow Intel's hybrid work model, which currently requires on-site presence at least four days per week. Until the office is ready, you will be classified as a remote employee and will be working virtually from the greater metropolitan area of Toronto, Ontario.

Role Overview:
Triton-lang is a open-source programming language and compiler for creating highly efficient custom GPU kernels. Its widely adopted in several stacks like Pytorch, SGLang, vLLM etc. Come join us to develop Triton front end and back-end components for Intel GPUs.

Key Responsibilities:
• Define, design, develop, test, debug, release, enhance, and maintain software tools for domain-specific programming languages
• Work directly with hardware design teams, compiler development companies, and programming communities
• Participate in language and standards groups
• Design and implement Triton compiler front-end and back-end components
• Develop optimization passes for supported kernels

The ideal candidate should exhibit Collaborative skills, fast learner, and be passionate about the technology.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 3+ years of experience OR Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 2+ years of experience OR PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 0 years of experience.

The experience must include:
• Programming skills in C, C++, and Python
• Experience with compiler stages, code generation, and optimization techniques
• Experience with GitHub development environment
• Familiarity with PyTorch attention techniques for transformer models

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with LLVM, MLIR, and Triton compiler architecture

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Position of Trust

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