About the job
About OLIX
At OLIX, we are on the forefront of a technological revolution where artificial intelligence is expanding at an unprecedented rate. This rapid growth has unveiled a significant infrastructure deficit; the current pace of developing new chips and power stations is insufficient to meet the rising demand. The industry has been relying on outdated hardware architectures for over a decade, and it is time for a transformative shift. We are pioneering this change with our Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU), which offers unparalleled performance and energy efficiency that surpasses existing chip technologies.
The Role:
As the Engineering Manager for the Frontend Compiler, you will spearhead a dynamic team of six engineers dedicated to enhancing the frontend of the OTPU compiler stack. This encompasses everything from machine learning framework ingestion to MLIR-based intermediate representation design, transformation, and lowering interfaces. You will collaborate closely with backend compiler, architecture, and customer integration teams to ensure that frontend decisions translate into a seamless customer experience while optimizing hardware performance.
We seek a seasoned engineering manager who can lead a talented team to drive impactful customer and business outcomes. Your deep technical acumen and proven ability to cultivate high-performing teams will enable swift, cross-functional collaboration and decisive execution.
Responsibilities
Own and execute the frontend compiler roadmap aligned with OLIX’s core business objectives to enhance customer and business outcomes.
Foster a high-performance culture that prioritizes innovation, speed, and operational excellence.
Cultivate a culture of technical excellence through robust design review processes, clear technical ownership, and consistent execution in a fast-paced hardware/software co-design environment.
Collaborate closely with customer teams, the backend compiler team, and the architecture team to guarantee an integrated customer experience that optimizes hardware performance and usability.
Guide strategic technical decision-making to balance long-term sustainability with short-term deliverables.
Skills & Experience
Demonstrated engineering leadership in delivering complex, long-term projects in dynamic environments, with direct accountability for team outcomes.
In-depth technical experience in compiler design and related technologies.

