Swift Compiler Backend Engineer, Languages & Runtimes

**Role Number:** 200661730-3401

**Summary**

Developers inside and outside of Apple depend on Swift’s unique combination of safety, ergonomics, and performance to ensure their software is as good as it can be. Your work will advance a rapidly-evolving programming language that directly impacts the quality of every Apple software product, and supports the daily work of millions of developers outside of Apple.
We are looking for a Compiler Backend engineer who is passionate about ensuring the Swift programming language continues to grow and improve. You will drive improvements to the generated code by reaching out and working closely with experts in compilers, operating systems, processors, and development tools to ensure that Swift’s compiled code works seamlessly in every supported environment.

**Description**

As a Swift Compiler Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for ongoing development and management of the Swift backend. In this role, you will work closely with the Swift optimizer team to ensure that new optimizer concepts are correctly handled, with the Swift runtime team in their ongoing search for better ways to handle Swift’s runtime reflection metadata, and with the LLVM team to steadily improve Swift’s usage of LLVM.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Passion for compiler development

+ Comfortable programming in C++ Excellent software engineering skills

+ Exemplary communication, organization, and collaboration skills

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Familiarity with LLVM APIs and concepts

+ Able to read and understand assembly language

+ Experience with Swift or other new programming languages

+ Knowledge of OS internals or debugging infrastructure

+ Experience with low-level performance measurement and tuning

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