Job Title Research Engineer (RE3)
Overview The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) is Spain’s leading supercomputing center. This role supports the High‑Performance Artificial Intelligence team by developing compiler technology to accelerate AI workloads.
Application Deadline: Sunday, 31 May 2026.
Responsibilities
Analyzing deep learning networks and developing novel compiler optimization algorithms.
Designing and implementing advanced optimization passes using tools such as LLVM, MLIR, and Triton.
Creating new programming abstractions that simplify how AI workloads are expressed and executed.
Collaborating across hardware architecture, ML research, and domain science teams.
Qualifications Education
Computer Science Degree.
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Strong foundations in compiler design: IR representation, optimisation passes, code generation pipelines.
Understanding of deep learning frameworks.
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
Hands‑on experience with LLVM and/or MLIR.
Proficiency in C++.
Understanding of deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX).
Knowledge of hardware execution models: memory hierarchies, parallelism, vectorisation.
Competences
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with a team to complete tasks on schedule.
Problem‑solving, can‑do, proactive and result‑oriented attitude.
Commitment to delivering quality code and following best practices.
Upholding ethical behaviour.
Curiosity and a willingness to learn about compiler technologies for AI and HPC.
Conditions
The position will be located at BSC within the Computer Sciences Department.
We offer a full‑time contract (35h/week) with adaptable working hours, extensive training, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, and relocation support.
Duration: Open‑ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration.
Holidays: 22 days + 6 personal days + 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, based on the cost of living in Barcelona.
Starting date: 01.09.2026.
EEO Statement BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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