LLVM Compiler Engineer

Prague hybrid Until 10/3/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

As the only company focused 100% on Java, Azul is building the Java platform for the modern 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.

Falcon is one of the key technologies in Azul Platform Prime. It is a Just-In-Time compiler for Java bytecode based on LLVM that pushes Java performance to the levels never reached before. Azul's compiler team is looking for an LLVM Compiler Engineer interested in helping us improve Falcon even further.

In this role you will be working with a distributed but highly collaborative team of compiler experts. You will be creating new features and optimization in Falcon compiler, improving LLVM performance for managed languages, and contributing to open source.

Minimum Requirements

  • Strong C/C++ design and coding skills
  • 5+ years of experience developing LLVM compilers, or transferable experience with another compiler
  • Strong background in compiler theory and development

Very Nice to Have / Preferred Experience

  • Solid experience in developing language runtimes and JIT compilers
  • Thorough knowledge of x86_64 and/or ARM64 instruction sets and optimizations
  • Performance analysis experience
  • Experience with Java, Scala or Kotlin
  • PhD in Computer Science, and/or significant research experience

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to make a high impact at a growing, global company
  • Work alongside top experts worldwide contributing to the Java ecosystem
  • Referral Program — help us grow with great people
  • Premium IT equipment — MacBook Pro or hardware of your choice
  • 5 weeks of holidays + 5 sick days
  • Flexible working hours; full remote possible
  • Prague / Limassol / Belgrade city center offices — hybrid or full-remote also possible
  • Competitive compensation
About this role

Summary

Improve Falcon Java JIT compiler using LLVM, optimize performance, contribute to open source.

Job title

LLVM Compiler Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

remote work possible, based in Prague or flexible

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++LLVMcompiler theory

Preferred skills

language runtimesJITx86_64ARM64performance analysisJavaScalaKotlinPhD

Specializations

compilerLLVMJavaJITperformance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Prague, Czechia

Hybrid City