Engineering Manager, Compiler & Performance

OLIXSan Francisco, California, United States$286k – $353k+ Equity2w ago

In Office Staff NA Semiconductors Software Engineering Manager Frontend Engineer Coaching JAX Excel Mentoring Decision Making

Upload My Resume

Drop here or click to browse · PDF, DOCX, TXT

Apply in One Click

Requirements

In order to set you up for success as an Engineer Manager at Olix, we’re looking for the following skills and experience:
Have 5+ years of experience managing engineering teams of 5-10 in a high-performance, fast-paced environment. Experienced in hyper-scaling and managing managers preferred.
Proven experience in ML or NPU compiler development and performance modelling, with hands-on expertise in modern toolchains such as LLVM, MLIR, XLA/OpenXLA, SystemC, Gem5, or QEMU.
Strong track record of leading world-class teams and delivering customer and business outcomes.
Thrive in ambiguity and can adapt quickly to rapidly changing conditions.
Have experience closing competitive candidates for your team, and the ability to craft and convey compelling visions of the future
Have a strong coaching mindset and excel at guiding engineers to reach their peak potential.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a high-performing performance modelling and compiler teams in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
Own delivery of complex, cross-functional projects across optics, hardware, and software that drive customer and business outcomes.
Define the future performance of our OTPUs through detailed roofline, functional and performance modelling.
Shape the engineering strategy and architecture, aligning current and future OTPU performance with Olix's broader product roadmap and technical vision.
Build organisational capacity by hiring exceptional engineers, mentoring emerging leaders, and establishing scalable processes.
Drive quality and reliability across pre-silicon emulation, compilation, and distributed inference.
Partner cross-functionally with optics, hardware, and software teams to bring the OTPU to market.

Benefits

Competitive Salary: $286,000–$350,000, commensurate with your experience, skills, and location.
Equity & Ownership: Meaningful stock options. You’re not just joining the mission; you’re owning a piece of it.
Proximity Bonus: We value your time. To minimise your commute and maximise your life, we offer a $36k annual Living-Local Bonus if your residence is within 20 minutes of the office.
Time Off: 33 days of paid time off (PTO), including US federal holidays.
Health & Wellbeing
Healthcare Coverage: Multiple high-quality medical plan options, including family coverage.
Health Savings Account: A high-deductible medical option with a company-funded health savings account (HSA).
Dental & Vision: Dental and vision coverage.
Additional Coverage: Life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability.
Wellbeing Support: Mental health resources, fertility and family-building support.
Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
401(k): Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match, with both traditional and Roth contribution options. Employees also have access to a dedicated financial advisor to support portfolio selection and long-term planning.
The Workspace & Tech
M4 Macs come as standard, with M4 Pro upgrades for our engineering team. We will provide whatever you need to do your best work.
High-spec noise-cancelling headphones and a fully ergonomic workstation designed for deep focus.
Rapid Prototyping: Access to our high-performance 3D printing lab for work, experimentation, and personal creative projects.
Life at the Office
Chef-prepared meals: if you need to work late.
Relocation & Global Mobility
Visa Sponsorship: We hire the best in the world. We offer full UK and international visa sponsorship.
Seamless Relocation: Whether you’re moving across the country or across the globe, our dedicated relocation partner provides funding and concierge support to get you settled.