{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e6dc7b13772787688b8498b1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6dc7b13772787688b8498b1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6dc7b13772787688b8498b1","title":"Engineering Manager, Compiler & Performance","description":"About OLIX\nAI is growing faster than any technology in history and the explosion in demand has created a massive infrastructure gap; we can no longer build chips or power stations fast enough to keep up. The industry is still leaning on a ten-year-old hardware blueprint that has reached its limit. A new paradigm that is faster and more efficient will be the biggest economic opportunity of the next century and create the most important company of the next decade. OLIX is building this next paradigm; the Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU) achieves performance and energy efficiency that is impossible to match from existing chips.\nThe Role:\nYou will lead and scale Olix's Compiler & Performance Modelling teams, the groups defining and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with our OTPUs, and realize it through the design and delivery of our compiler stack. You’ll define technical strategy, drive execution, and help build one of the most technically ambitious teams in the industry.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead and grow a high-performing performance modelling and compiler teams in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.\nOwn delivery of complex, cross-functional projects across optics, hardware, and software that drive customer and business outcomes.\nDefine the future performance of our OTPUs through detailed roofline, functional and performance modelling.\nShape the engineering strategy and architecture, aligning current and future OTPU performance with Olix's broader product roadmap and technical vision.\nBuild organisational capacity by hiring exceptional engineers, mentoring emerging leaders, and establishing scalable processes.\nDrive quality and reliability across pre-silicon emulation, compilation, and distributed inference.\nPartner cross-functionally with optics, hardware, and software teams to bring the OTPU to market.\nSkills & Experience:\nIn order to set you up for success as an Engineer Manager at Olix, we’re looking for the following skills and experience:\nHave 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.\nProven 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.\nStrong track record of leading world-class teams and delivering customer and business outcomes.\nThrive in ambiguity and can adapt quickly to rapidly changing conditions.\nHave experience closing competitive candidates for your team, and the ability to craft and convey compelling visions of the future\nHave a strong coaching mindset and excel at guiding engineers to reach their peak potential.\nCompensation & Equity\nCompetitive Salary: $286,000–$350,000, commensurate with your experience, skills, and location.\nEquity & Ownership: Meaningful stock options. You’re not just joining the mission; you’re owning a piece of it.\nProximity 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.\nTime Off\nTime Off: 33 days of paid time off (PTO), including US federal holidays.\nHealth & Wellbeing\nHealthcare Coverage: Multiple high-quality medical plan options, including family coverage.\nHealth Savings Account: A high-deductible medical option with a company-funded health savings account (HSA).\nDental & Vision: Dental and vision coverage.\nAdditional Coverage: Life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability.\nWellbeing Support: Mental health resources, fertility and family-building support.\nCommuter Benefits: Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.\nRetirement\n401(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.\nThe Workspace & Tech\nM4 Macs come as standard, with M4 Pro upgrades for our engineering team. We will provide whatever you need to do your best work.\nHigh-spec noise-cancelling headphones and a fully ergonomic workstation designed for deep focus.\nRapid Prototyping: Access to our high-performance 3D printing lab for work, experimentation, and personal creative projects.\nLife at the Office\nChef-prepared meals: if you need to work late.\nRelocation & Global Mobility\nVisa Sponsorship: We hire the best in the world. We offer full UK and international visa sponsorship.\nSeamless 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.\nDue to U.S. export control regulations, candidates’ eligibility to work at OLIX depends on their most recent citizenship or permanent residency status. We are generally unable to consider applicants whose most recent citizenship or permanent residence is in certain restricted countries (currently including Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Venezuela). Applicants who have subsequently obtained citizenship or permanent residency in another country not subject to these restrictions may still be eligible.\nCompensation Range: £208,000 - £256,600","company":"Olix","rawCompany":"olix","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:01:24.114Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Manager, Compiler & Performance","description":"About OLIX\nAI is growing faster than any technology in history and the explosion in demand has created a massive infrastructure gap; we can no longer build chips or power stations fast enough to keep up. 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