5+ years of professional software development in C++ and/or Python.
Hands-on experience building a complete compiler or language runtime.
Deep understanding of parsing, AST and IR design, and code generation.
Experience with compiler infrastructure like Clang/LLVM or GCC.
Strong modern C++ skills, including templates and value semantics.
Solid delivery fundamentals: code review, testing, and CI/CD.
Proven track record of leading large technical projects. Eligible for U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
Design and evolve the translation pipeline's intermediate representation and C++ code generation.
Build type inference for dynamic Python features like exceptions and generators.
Measure semantic equivalence through differential testing against CPython.
Integrate LLM-assisted generation to enhance analysis capabilities.
Collaborate with specialists to incorporate static analysis and formal methods.
Set engineering standards for codebase management and quality assurance.
Benefits
100% premium coverage for health care, including medical, dental, and vision.
401k plan with 5% matching.
Uncapped Paid Time Off, including sick and public holidays.
Flexible hybrid or remote work options.
Relocation assistance for qualifying employees.
Full Job Description
The Role
We're building a new generation of translation tools that turn Python algorithm code into correct, deployable C++ for embedded systems. They combine classic compiler techniques with generative AI and modern verification. Analysis and lowering carry most of the work. AI covers the cases analysis can't, and testing and verification check the result.
You'll lead the architecture of the translation pipeline, from parsing and semantic analysis through intermediate representation (IR) design to C++ code generation. That means deciding how to keep Python's semantics exact when the output is statically typed C++.
Core Responsibilities
Design and evolve the pipeline's IR, analysis passes and C++ code generation, keeping the core independent of any one source language.
Build type inference and lowering for dynamic Python features: arbitrary-precision integers, exceptions, generators, containers, and calls to the standard library and third-party libraries.
Make semantic equivalence measurable, through differential testing against CPython, conformance suites and fuzzing.
Integrate LLM-assisted generation where analysis falls short, with structured outputs and checks that catch its mistakes.
Collaborate with verification and domain specialists to bring static analysis and formal methods into the pipeline.
Set engineering standards for the codebase: tests, CI/CD, reproducible builds and code review.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of professional software development in C++ and/or Python, shipping to real users.
Hands-on experience building a compiler, transpiler, interpreter or language runtime: the end-to-end pipeline, not just one pass.
Deep understanding of parsing, AST and IR design, type systems, IR transformations and code generation.
Experience with compiler infrastructure such as Clang/LLVM, MLIR, GCC or equivalent.
Strong modern C++: templates, value semantics, undefined behaviour, and how source code maps to the machine.
Solid delivery fundamentals: code review, testing, CI/CD and build systems.
A track record of leading large technical projects in a team, and of turning stakeholder needs into designs.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with dynamic-language implementation or analysis (CPython internals, PyPy, Cython, Numba, mypyc, or type inference for dynamic languages).
Experience applying LLMs to code generation or program repair.
Embedded, heterogeneous (FPGA/GPU) or resource-constrained targets.
Familiarity with DSP, RF, communications or other compute-intensive domains.
A current security clearance, or the ability to obtain one (US citizenship required for cleared work).
Benefits
Pay depends on experience, but we strive to be at the upper end of the salary range
Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
401k with 5% matching
Paid Time Off (uncapped vacation, plus sick and public holidays)
Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement
Relocation assistance for qualifying employees
Wage Transparency - The salary range for this role is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, individual proficiency, skills, experience, and location.
