Principal Compiler & Workload Portability Architect
📍 Location: International / Overseas (Fully Remote)
Job Type: Fixed-Term Specialist Contractor
Compensation: Negotiable, based on experience and expertise
Duration: 15 October – 14 December 2026
About the Role
Africa Web Services (AfWS) is seeking an experienced Principal Compiler & Workload Portability Architect to lead the architecture and delivery of a customer-ready One-Click workload portability system. The role focuses on compilers, operating systems, cross-compilation, workload analysis, and heterogeneous computing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end portability architecture, from workload intake through conversion and export.
- Define Green, Amber, and Red compatibility rules for supported workloads.
- Establish canonical source packages and conversion manifests.
- Develop correctness frameworks covering bitwise, semantic, and floating-point model considerations.
- Lead LLVM/GCC and cross-compilation workflows, including x86-64 to RISC-V.
- Identify and isolate unsupported proprietary code and portability blockers.
- Design interfaces between the portability planner, AI systems, and K3 runtime.
- Manage the reference workload catalogue and acceptance-testing framework.
- Investigate portability defects and make architecture-level decisions.
- Mentor the Platform Engineer and transfer technical knowledge to the permanent team.
Requirements
- 8+ years of systems, compiler, or platform engineering experience.
- Deep knowledge of LLVM/GCC, cross-compilation, ABI, libc, Linux toolchains, and build systems.
- Production experience with RISC-V preferred.
- Mandatory experience with ARM or another non-x86 architecture.
- Strong container, dependency-reconstruction, and reproducible-build experience.
- Strong C/C++, Python, and native-extension knowledge.
- Ability to establish technical acceptance criteria and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
Additional Details
- Preferred markets: UK, EU, Türkiye, Eastern Europe, and India.
- Reports to the CTO.
- Optional 2–4 week contract extension.
- International candidates, including expatriates and Nigerians based abroad, are welcome to apply.
Delivery Milestones
- M1: Architecture & Compatibility
- M2: First Conversion
- M3: Integrated Alpha
- M4: Feature-Complete Catalogue
- M5: Production Acceptance & Knowledge Transfer
How to Apply
📧 Apply via: Send your CV to HR.Nigeria@escrow-tech.co.uk.
Email Subject: Principal Compiler & Workload Portability Architect – ESCR-GO-2026-LAUNCH-ENG-002