Engineering Manager - Compilers

The role

Fractile is building a full-stack AI accelerator from the ground up, and the compiler team sits at the heart of how we deliver performance. As the Engineering Manager for Compilers, you will build and lead a team of 10+ engineers developing the compiler stack for our novel AI acceleration hardware, with direct responsibility for enabling industry-leading LLM inference performance on Fractile's accelerators. This is a hands-on technical leadership role in a fast-moving, collaborative environment where the compiler team works closely with hardware, driver, runtime and ML engineers across the stack. If you want to shape the architecture of a compiler from first principles, build a world-class team around it, and have your work directly determine the performance of next-generation AI hardware, this is the role.

What we’re looking for

• Proven track record of leadership experience managing a high-performance development team and delivering consistently outstanding outcomes.

• Proven experience in compiler development, with experience of machine learning compilers and industry standard technologies such as MLIR or TVM being a significant advantage.

• Up-to-date knowledge of machine learning techniques and technologies

• A good understanding of computer architecture and performance optimisation techniques.

• Excellent C/C++ skills and solid experience of industry standard development tools and technologies.

• A creative and innovative mindset, and a willingness to take ownership and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: A competitive salary reflective of your experience and the specialist nature of the role.

• Equity & Ownership: meaningful equity so everyone shares in the value creation

• Benefits: Private Medical, Dental and Vision, Contributory Pension, 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays and Life/Critical Illness Insurance.

• Diverse & fun office: we believe the hardest problems get solved by the broadest range of minds. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity through attracting and retaining a diverse team and building an inclusive environment.

Fractile is seeking to increase the clock speed of global progress, one chip at a time. We’ve recently raised $220M from investors including Founders Fund and Accel and our most important work lies ahead. Join us!

Export controls

Our work involves technologies subject to UK, US and other international export control regulations. Certain roles may require additional eligibility checks to ensure compliance with applicable law. We'll be transparent about this throughout the hiring process.