Sr. GPU Compiler Developer

This role is part of the Jobright TNT—a private hiring network connecting top talent with top AI startups like Perplexity, Mercor, Cresta, Suno, and 150+ more. MediaTek is one of the world’s leading fabless semiconductor companies, building industry-leading SoCs that power smartphones, smart devices, automotive, and the next generation of edge AI computing.

About the role

The Sr. GPU Compiler Developer will define GPU compiler software architecture, develop the GPU compiler pipeline, and collaborate with various teams to optimize performance and implement new features.

Why Join Us

• Generated over $19B in revenue in 2025, with flagship smartphone revenue growing over 40% YoY while powering 2B+ connected devices annually.
• Join one of MediaTek’s fastest-growing engineering teams, expected to double as the company accelerates its AI computing strategy.
• Play a key role in MediaTek’s transformation into an AI computing platform company, spanning flagship mobile, edge AI, AI PCs, automotive, and AI silicon.
• Solve some of the industry’s toughest hardware-software co-design challenges for next-generation AI computing and flagship mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define GPU compiler software architecture and interfaces
• Develop/implement GPU compiler pipeline, linking, and various optimizations/transformations
• Collaborate with Driver team and HW team to implement new API & HW features
• Collaborate with Driver team and HW team to improve/tune performance & power consumption
• Execute & deliver to meet milestones/schedules
• Analyze and debug code generation issues
• Analyze and influence future GPU architectures
• Construct reliable & trustable relationships across teams internally & externally

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related majors
• 10+ years of working experience on product compiler, compiler tools such as assembler, linker development
• Hands-on knowledge/experience on C/C++ programming
• Hands-on knowledge/experience on state-of-the-art compiler optimization/transformation techniques
• Hands-on knowledge/experience on LLVM
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork skill and execution capability
• Strong problem solving, root causing, and debugging skills
• Strong self-driven skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge/experience on GPU/GPU pipeline and GPU architecture
• Knowledge/experience on SIMD architecture
• Knowledge/experience on D3D, Vulkan/OpenGL, OpenCL APIs
• Knowledge/experience on leveraging AI in compiler/tool/optimization development

Pay

$179K/yr - $286K/yr