Cadence Design Systems Inc. is looking for a motivated Software Engineer II: AI Compiler Engineer to work with us in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
As an Software Engineer II: AI Compiler Engineer you will work with the IP/SSD Team used with complex high performance SoC's, and is one of the best kept secrets within the semi IP world powering AR/VR, HiFi Audio and Speech, Vision, Imaging and hundreds of intelligent IoT applications.
Be a part of a team that develops an AI graph compiler that takes as input Neural Networks (NNs) created in frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow and converts them into optimized code suitable for execution on special-purpose and embedded platforms.
You will work with next generation processor embedded core that will meet the edge computing demands of AI applications. Come be part of the next explosion of embedded devices building a key part of our processor generating platform for CPU's and DSP's.
Cadence has been nominated as a Great Place to Work globally and in Brazil and is also a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Job Description:
Developing a deep learning compiler stack that takes neural network descriptions (CNNs/RNNs) created in frameworks such as Caffe, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc. and converts them into code suitable for execution on special-purpose and embedded platforms.
Use modern compiler frameworks such as LLVM and MLIR.
Developing optimized implementations of a variety of neural-network operations and integrating them into a runtime framework
Developing new optimization techniques and algorithms to efficiently map CNNs onto a wide range of Xtensa processors and specialized hardware.
Benchmarking end-to-end network performance on a variety of DSP and special-purpose accelerator platforms.
Enhancing the framework to improve overall functionality and performance on the various hardware platforms.
Devising multiprocessor/multicore partitioning and scheduling strategies.
Developing complex programs to validate the functionality and performance of the CNN application programming kit.
Working with hardware designers to identify opportunities for additional hardware acceleration of neural network functions.
Working with industry-leading partners and customers to design and standardize neural network APIs..
Requirements:
Complete Bachelor in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
A high level of C and C++ programming expertise with 3-5+ years of experience is required.
Expertise in software development on Linux and Windows systems including, test, debug and release is required.
Knowledge of and experience with a state-of-the-art compiler stack such as LLVM and MLIR.
Experience implementing compilation techniques such loop optimization, polyhedral models, and IR construction/transition/lowering techniques.
Nice to have:
Master or PhD.
3+ years of experience working on a production compiler is highly desired.
Python experience highly desired
Prior work with CNNs and familiarity with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Caffe/2, etc.) is a strong plus
Experience programming and optimizing for embedded platforms such as DSPs with DMA engines highly desired
Familiarity with the state-of-the-art deep learning compilation approaches (Glow, TVM, XLA, etc.) is a plus
Familiarity with various deep learning networks and their applications (Classification/Segmentation/Object Detection/RNNs) is a plus
Knowledge of neural net exchange formats (ONNX, NNEF) is a plus
Additional Job Details:
Employment category: CLT
Employment term: 40 hours/week.
Hybrid work.
Competitive benefits.
Location: Av Contorno 5800, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Brazil.
Cadence is the only company that provides the expertise and tools, IP, and hardware required for the entire electronics design chain, from chip design to chip packaging to boards and to systems. We enable electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create innovative products that transform the way people live, work, and play. Our products are used in mobile, consumer, cloud datacenter, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments.
For more information, access http://www.cadence.com
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3-5+ years of high-level C and C++ programming expertise
- Expertise in software development on Linux and Windows including test, debug and release
- Knowledge of and experience with compiler frameworks such as LLVM and MLIR
- Experience implementing compilation techniques (loop optimization, polyhedral models, IR construction/transition/lowering)
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
