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Modular is hiring a Senior Staff Backend Compiler Engineer — a full-time, remote role. Apply directly on Modular's careers page below.
Senior Staff Mojo Back-End Compiler Engineer
Location: United States / Canada / Europe, Remote
Department: Mojo
Location Type: REMOTE
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
About the role:
Mojo is our secret sauce, spell-book, and Mjolnir — a new programming language that blends the soul of Python with the raw, elemental power of C. It’s designed to unlock every ounce of performance from modern AI hardware, while still being human-friendly and beautifully expressive.
We are searching for a Senior Staff Mojo Back-End Compiler Engineer who can help make Mojo the best language for heterogenous programming for CPUs, GPUs and hardware accelerators.
You will be designing a multi-target compiler technology stack, based on MLIR and LLVM. You will be collaborating with kernel authors and hardware engineers to get best performance for each hardware target.
We are a small team with no internal boundaries. You will end up touching everything in the Mojo land, from language to IR to codegen to SDK and user experience.
LOCATION: LOCATION: Candidates based in the US, Canada, and UK are welcome to apply. You can work in our office in Los Altos, CA, or Edinburgh, or remotely from home. Onboarding for new hires is conducted in-person at the appropriate office.
What you will do:
- Craft and implement new Mojo language features on top our MLIR-based compiler architecture.
- Dream up and realize optimization passes that make GPUs, CPUs, and accelerators sing in harmony.
- Shape the developer experience for Mojo — from syntax to performance semantics.
- Collaborate with the Modular core teams, researchers, and an emerging open-source community.
- Help define what "next-generation language design" means in the age of AI.
What you bring to the table:
- 5+ years working on compilers, runtimes, or language implementations.
- Hands-on mastery of C++ (Python fluency a big plus).
- Experience with MLIR and LLVM.
- Experience optimizing code for CPUs, GPUs or AI accelerator hardware
- Have contributed to a real-world compiler project
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. AND
- 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as Python, Mojo, Rust, C++, etc.
What Modular brings to the table:
- Amazing Team. We are a progressive and agile team with some of the industry’s best engineering and product leaders.
- World-class Benefits. In order to attract the best, we need to offer the best. Your benefits package may include comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement and savings programs, employee stock purchase opportunities, paid time off, wellbeing resources, family support programs, and learning and development opportunities. Please note that specific benefit packages may vary based on your location, you can read more about benefits offered by Qualcomm here.
- Competitive Compensation. We offer very strong compensation packages, including RSU grants. We want people to be focused on their best work and believe in tailoring compensation plans to meet the needs of our workforce.
- Team Building Events. We organize regular team onsites and local meetups in Los Altos, CA as well as different cities. Traveling 2-4 times a year is expected for all roles.
Working at Modular will enable you to grow quickly as you work alongside incredibly motivated and talented people who have high standards, possess a growth mindset, and a purpose to truly change the world.
The estimated base salary range for this role to be performed in the US, regardless of the state, is $216,000 - $324,000 USD.
The estimated base salary range for this role to be performed in Canada, regardless of the province, is $ 207,000 - $310,400 CAD.
The estimated base salary range for this role to be performed in Edinburgh is £120,000 –£180,000 GBR.
The salary for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of permissible, non-discriminatory job-related factors, which include but are not limited to education, training, work experience, business needs, or market demands. This range may be modified in the future. The total compensation for a candidate will also include annual target bonus, equity, and benefits, with equity making up a significant portion of your total compensation.
For candidates who fall outside of the listed requirements, we nevertheless encourage you to apply as we may have upcoming openings that are lower/higher level than the ones advertised.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Senior Staff Backend Compiler Engineer at Modular a remote job?
Yes, Senior Staff Backend Compiler Engineer at Modular is a remote position. This role is open to remote candidates.
What skills are required for Senior Staff Backend Compiler Engineer at Modular?
The required skills for Senior Staff Backend Compiler Engineer at Modular include: C++, Python.
What is the seniority level for Senior Staff Backend Compiler Engineer at Modular?
Senior Staff Backend Compiler Engineer at Modular is a Senior / Staff level position.
How do I apply for Senior Staff Backend Compiler Engineer at Modular?
You can view the full description and apply for Senior Staff Backend Compiler Engineer at Modular on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/modular-senior-staff-mojo-back-end-compiler-engineer-4cdu6.