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Go Lang Compiler Developer

IBM

1 - 2 years

Mangalore

Posted: 18/06/2026

Job Description

Introduction

 

About the Team:

The Compiler & Toolchain team on IBM Z focuses on enabling and optimizing modern programming languages and runtime ecosystems for enterprise workloads on IBM Z systems. The team works on compiler enablement, toolchain validation, performance optimization, benchmarking, and upstream open-source contributions for technologies such as Golang, OpenJDK, .NET and Node.js on Linux for IBM Z.

Your role and responsibilities

Golang Compiler & Toolchain Development:

* Develop and maintain Golang compiler and toolchain features for IBM Z platform.

* Support debugging and fixing issues in the Go compiler, assembler, runtime, and standard libraries on IBM Z platform.

* Run and analyze compiler validation, benchmark, and regression tests to identify performance characteristics and functional issues.

* Assist in optimizing Golang applications and runtime behavior for IBM Z architecture.

* Learn and contribute to automation of Go compiler/toolchain validation and benchmarking workflows.

* Work with upstream Go open-source communities and contribute fixes/enhancements where applicable.

 

Optimization and Performance:

* Assist in profiling Go applications and compiler-generated code to identify performance bottlenecks.

* Support implementation and validation of compiler and runtime performance improvements under guidance from senior team members.

* Learn performance tuning techniques specific to IBM Z architecture.

* Participate in benchmarking and comparative analysis across Go releases and toolchain versions.

 

 

 

Collaboration and Communication:

* Work closely with team members and mentors to understand compiler internals and development workflows.

* Collaborate with development, testing, and performance teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

* Participate in technical discussions within the compiler and toolchain ecosystem.

* Communicate progress, findings, and technical challenges clearly within the team.

Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

Required Professional and Technical Expertise:

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, or related field.

* Strong C/C++ programming skills and data structures with 1-2 years of project development experience.

* Good understanding of System programming, Linux Operating systems and Linux internals.

* Basic understanding of compiler concepts and compilation stages/process.

* Familiarity with debugging concepts.

* Exposure to Linux development environments and shell scripting.

* Understanding of software build systems, testing, and debugging tools.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience:

* Exposure to compiler development projects, compiler technologies, toolchains, or systems programming projects.

* Familiarity with assembly language concepts and computer architecture.

* Knowledge of Golang programming language.

* Knowledge of Git, CI/CD workflows, and open-source development practices.

* Exposure to performance analysis and benchmarking tools.

* Understanding of IBM Z architecture, Linux on IBM Z platform, or enterprise systems is an added advantage.

Years of Experience:
2 - 5

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