The JVM Compiler team is responsible for development and maintenance of the HotSpot JIT compilers. The team works closely with SQE, Performance Engineering and other HotSpot teams to ensure high performance on all supported platforms and stays up-to-date on current and future hardware. Feature development projects to take advantage of new hardware features and to increase stability and performance are always part of the team’s focus.
You will help build the future of the Java platform by driving the compiler team in providing new functionality, prototyping, stability and performance work for ongoing and future key JDK projects including Projects Valhalla, Loom, Panama and ZGC. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to guide the direction of the Hotspot compiler, JVM, and Java platform.
Responsibilities
- Management of engineering team including but not limited to people management, goal and expectation management, project management
- Ensuring that the team thrives and the engineers grows in their positions
- Work closely with other engineering teams and external partners to evaluate and understand new technologies
- Drive and prioritize compiler projects and set the agenda for the team
- Ensuring timely software releases by enabling efficiency, productivity, and consistency in the working environment
Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated skills at managing and motivating software engineers in dispersed geographies
- Experience in building complex software, productive teams and effective external community relationships
- Experience in driving teams to develop and deliver dedication and quality solutions that generate competitive advantage and market success
- Thorough understanding of software development
- BS or MS degree or equivalent experience in computer science
- Four years experience as a software engineer
- Proven experience in conflict management
- Ability to plan, execute, and collaborate with distributed teams
- Strong communication and technical skills
- Proven track record of collaborating with internal and external partners
- Compiler experience a plus