Compiler Front-end Software Engineer

AdaCore: Helping Developers Build Software that Matters

Everything we do at AdaCore is centered around helping developers build the safest, most secure open-source software.

For 30 years, we've worked with global leaders across avionics, aerospace, defense and other high-integrity industries, building tools and providing services that ease the complex and difficult process of developing high-integrity software. As the need for truly secure and reliable applications expands into industries such as automotive, medical, energy, and IoT, we’re advancing our time-tested technologies to bring expertise and services to help a whole new generation of developers.

Our 150 experts worldwide in the US (New York), France (Paris, Toulouse, Grenoble and Vannes), the UK, Estonia and Germany all play a role in developing bleeding-edge technologies to meet the highest grade of software development.

Joining AdaCore is about joining a culture of innovation, openness, collaboration and dependability, which defines how we work together, with our customers, and with our partners.

AdaCore is seeking a talented and highly-motivated "Compiler Front-end Software Engineer" to work on the Ada front-end, the Ada-specific component of the GNAT compiler parsing the Ada program and building the abstract syntax tree which is then passed on to other steps of the compilation process. 

In that context, your daily tasks will include: 

• Designing and implementing new features and bug fixes in the GNAT compiler;

• Integrating your changes into the toolchain and documenting them;

• Monitoring the quality of the compiler;

• Contributing to the long-term planning and roadmap of the GNAT compiler;

The successful candidate will join an international team of compiler experts and be involved with all aspects of software development. They will be provided autonomy and responsibilities that allow them to participate in the evolution of the compiler technology and Ada language.

Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent;

• Knowledge and experience of at least one high-level programming language (C/C++, Java, Ada) - knowledge of the Ada language is a plus but not essential;

• Knowledge - or very strong interest - in the domain of compilation/programming language analysis. Demonstrable experience, even in the form of university projects will be a big plus.

• Sound software engineering practices;

• Very strong general interest in the world of software development, with a desire to learn;

• Good communication skills, and ability to self-organize;

• Autonomy on the usual software development environments (Linux, git, Makefile, etc);

• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Beyond the job

We're a global organization driven by diverse backgrounds, fostering innovation through an open exchange of ideas. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity in ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, religion, abilities, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status. 

Our commitment is to help our teammates, wherever they are based, feel comfortable and satisfied, by encouraging flexibility to ensure them a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we prioritize individual development by offering continuous training from day one with a personalized onboarding plan.