As the only company focused 100% on Java, Azul is building the Java platform for the contemporary cloud enterprise. We are reimagining how customers use Java, bringing them the tools and insight they need to deliver faster, more performant, more dependable, and less expensive Java services. Come join one of the most influential members of the Java and OpenJDK community and help influence the future of Java. It compiles hot Java bytecode into highly optimized machine code and delivers Java performance that standard JVMs do not reach. We are looking for a Staff Compiler Performance Engineer to set the technical direction for Falcon performance. This is not a compiler front end role and not a compiler built from scratch: You will decide where the next significant performance gains come from, lead the design of the optimizations that deliver them, and make sure the compiler architecture supports the product roadmap. You will be the senior technical voice on a distributed team of compiler experts and a key partner for runtime, GC and product teams. Define the performance strategy for Falcon: identify the largest opportunities across benchmarks and customer workloads and turn them into a technical roadmap Make architectural decisions on the Falcon optimization pipeline, compile time budget and tiering strategy Mentor senior engineers, review critical designs and code,



and set standards for performance methodology and validation Represent Azul in the LLVM community: drive upstream design discussions and contributions that benefit managed language compilers Track record of technical leadership: owning the design of major compiler components or optimization frameworks used in production ~ Expert C++ skills and experience in large, long lived codebases ~ Deep expertise in compiler optimization and code generation, with a clear view of the tradeoffs between peak performance, compile time, warmup and code size ~ Expert performance analysis skills down to the microarchitecture level Deep experience with JIT compilers for managed languages: NET RyuJIT or similar Work alongside top experts worldwide contributing to the Java ecosystem ~ Referral Program — help us grow with great people ~ 5 weeks of holidays + 5 sick days ~ Flexible

working hours
~ Prague / Limassol / Belgrade city center offices OR hybrid/full-remote
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📌 Staff Compiler Performance Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Azul
📍 Canada