As part of our mission to democratize neurotechnology, we are seeking a Senior Engineer - Compiler Development to lead the design of performance-critical, low-level system software that sits close to our hardware stack and powers real-time Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) applications.
This role is ideal for someone who has deep expertise in C++ systems programming, OS/kernel fundamentals, compiler/toolchain awareness, and hardware–software integration, and who thrives at the intersection of neuroscience, embedded systems, and scalable real-time computing.
Role Overview
As Senior Engineer - Compiler Development, you will architect, implement, and optimize the core system layer from device drivers and real-time data pipelines to system services and API abstractions. You will work across:
- Compiler and toolchain optimization
- OS-level and kernel subsystems
- Real-time signal acquisition
- High-performance C++ runtimes
- Embedded and edge-level architectures
You will provide strong technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, algorithms, and AI researchers.
Key Responsibilities
1. System Architecture & OS-Level Design
- Architect modular, extensible system frameworks that interface directly with hardware and firmware.
- Define low-level hardware/firmware/kernel/driver/API interfaces.
- Make critical architectural decisions balancing latency, throughput, and reliability.
- Drive compiler/toolchain optimization strategies for performance-critical paths.
2. Core Low-Level Development
- Develop high-performance C++14/17/20 system components with a focus on:
- Low-latency, real-time execution
- Multi-threading, synchronization, lock-free structures
- Memory management, allocation strategies, and cache efficiency
- Implement:
- Device drivers
- Communication protocols
- Real-time signal acquisition and streaming pipelines
- Build OS-level abstractions and libraries that expose hardware capabilities to higher-level SDKs.
3. Hardware–Software & Kernel Integration
- Collaborate with hardware teams on embedded interfaces and sensor data pipelines.
- Optimize software performance on:
- Embedded Linux
- RTOS environments
- FPGAs and edge processors
- Work with kernel subsystems, interrupts, I/O scheduling, and low-level performance tuning.
4. Performance, Profiling & Reliability
- Profile and optimize systems across CPU/GPU/accelerator architectures.
- Use tools such as: gdb, perf, valgrind, ltrace/strace, eBPF.
- Implement production-grade reliability, fault-tolerance, recovery, and watchdog mechanisms.
5. Leadership & Mentorship
- Define engineering standards, best practices, and system-level design docs.
- Mentor engineers in C++, systems programming, compiler-level thinking, and performance engineering.
6. Research & Innovation Alignment
- Stay current with cutting-edge work in:
- OS internals and real-time computing
- Compiler optimizations (LLVM, Clang, GCC)
- High-performance systems programming
- Translate algorithmic and neural-signal research into efficient runtime implementations.
RequirementsEducation
- Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
- Exceptional Bachelor’s candidates may be considered.
Experience
- 9+ years in system-level C++ development, including OS-level, kernel, or compiler-adjacent work.
- Proven track record building complex, production-grade low-level systems.
Core Technical Skills
- Expert C++ (C++14/17/20): STL, templates, design patterns, metaprogramming.
- Strong understanding of:
- Multi-threading & concurrency
- Lock-free design and synchronization
- Memory models, allocators, and performance tuning
- Experience with:
- Linux Kernel development, device drivers, system calls, interrupts
- Embedded Linux or RTOS
- Firmware interfaces, hardware bring-up
- Familiarity with toolchains and compilers (LLVM, Clang, GCC).
- Strong debugging and profiling chops (gdb, perf, valgrind, sanitizers).
- Experience with streaming, real-time signal processing, or high-frequency data acquisition.
Bonus / Good to Have
- GPU programming (CUDA, OpenCL, Vulkan compute).
- Rust or Python integration with C++ pipelines.
- Experience in neurotech, robotics, IoT, or any real-time hardware domain.
- Knowledge of DSP, numerical methods, or ML-based signal processing.
Soft Skills
- Strong systems thinking and ability to understand large, complex architectures.
- Exceptional problem-solving under tight latency/performance requirements.
- Cross-functional collaboration with hardware, AI, and product teams.
- Excellent communicator who documents clearly and leads by example.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹3,500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
- Work from home
Work Location: In person