About the job
About OLIX
As a pioneering force in the AI landscape, OLIX is at the forefront of revolutionizing technology with our innovative Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU). Our mission is to bridge the growing infrastructure gap in AI, providing unparalleled performance and energy efficiency that existing hardware cannot match. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey to redefine the future of computing.
The Role:
We are seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager for our Frontend Compiler team. In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented group of six engineers, focusing on the development of the frontend of the OTPU compiler stack, encompassing everything from ML framework ingestion to MLIR-based IR design, transformation, and lowering interfaces. You will collaborate closely with backend compiler, architecture, and customer integration teams to ensure that frontend strategies translate into a seamless and optimized customer experience.
This position calls for a seasoned engineering manager with a proven ability to drive results through effective team leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Your technical acumen and commitment to building a high-performance culture will be crucial in delivering impactful outcomes for our customers and business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the frontend compiler roadmap in alignment with OLIX’s strategic goals, ensuring maximum customer satisfaction and business impact.
- Cultivate a high-performance culture that embraces innovation, agility, and operational excellence.
- Instill a standard of technical excellence through robust design reviews, clear ownership of technical aspects, and predictable execution in a fast-paced hardware/software co-design framework.
- Collaborate closely with customer teams, backend compiler, and architecture to ensure an exceptional customer experience and optimize hardware performance and usability.
- Guide strategic technical decision-making to achieve a balance between short-term deliverables and long-term sustainability.
Skills & Experience
- Proven leadership in engineering with a track record of successfully delivering complex, long-term projects in dynamic environments, with direct accountability for team performance.
- Extensive technical experience in compiler development, machine learning frameworks, and related technologies.

