Samsung
Director, GPU Compilers
$222K–$365K
3900 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX, USA +1 · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Location
- 3900 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX, USA
3655 N 1st St, San Jose, CA, USA - Experience
- 15+ years with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or 13+ years with a Master’s degree, or 11+ years with a PhD; also requires 10+ years managing software engineers producing system-level software.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or Master’s degree, or PhD.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be authorized to access information subject to U.S. export control laws or eligible for government authorization.
About the job
Leads a team developing and maintaining Samsung GPU compiler back ends, delivering optimizations and support for new hardware and software features.
What you'll do
- Direct compiler-back-end development, including register allocation, instruction scheduling, graphics optimizations, and code placement.
- Lead technical research, application optimization, annual hardware-support planning, and coordination with architecture and engineering teams.
- Manage and develop engineers through planning, progress reviews, performance evaluations, coaching, and mentorship.
What they ask for
- 10+ years managing software engineers producing system-level software.
- In-depth compiler back-end knowledge and experience building or enhancing at least 2 different compilation systems.
- Experience with modern C++ and Python sufficient to read and understand code.
- Practical experience developing JIT compilers or compilers for shader languages; knowledge of OpenGL/OpenGL-ES, OpenCL, and SPIRV.
Nice to have
- Compiler development for mobile architectures is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of Android ecosystem is a plus.
Pay
$221,700 and $364,800 USD base salary
Tools
C++, Python, OpenGL, OpenGL-ES, OpenCL, SPIRV
AI focus
Research and apply AI-assisted tools to improve the compiler back end.
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