Software Engineer, Compilers & Language Design

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Malibu, CA
Hybrid
Computer Vision • Hardware • Machine Learning • Software • Semiconductor
Our technologies operate in space, on aircraft, in automobiles, and in a variety of consumer products.
The Role
General Description:
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join a team of compiler software developers. Scientists and engineers at HRL use our quantum software development kit every day to advance our quantum device technology, which includes state-of-the-art developments featured in top scientific journals. The compilers group focuses on building software within our compilation stack, including hardware instruction assemblers and temporal scheduling algorithms, for running complex quantum device programs on specialized control hardware.

Essential Duties:
As a Software Engineer within the compilers group, you will be a core contributor to our compiler stack, including development of both languages and optimizing compilers.

Required Skills:
Outstanding programming skills, including full cycle software development with Git.
Familiarity with Lisp and Python.
Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals including compilers, operating systems, data structures, and algorithms.

Required Education:
Bachelor’s, Masters, or PhD in computer science or mathematics, or equivalent knowledge gained through industry experience.
Candidates with different experience levels may be considered for other positions.

Special Requirements:
US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance

Compensation:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $132,765 - $165,983 + bonus + benefits.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

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The Company
HQ: Malibu, CA
1,115 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

HRL Laboratories, LLC, Malibu, California, (hrl.com) pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL is a source of innovations that advance the state of the art in profound and far-reaching ways.

Why Work With Us

Our success is the result of our collaborative team of researchers, many of whom are the leading experts in their fields. Through their insights in support for our customers, we are finding the unique opportunities in technology.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Hybrid Policy is role specific.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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