Principal Compiler & Workload Portability Architect

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 compute environments.

Responsibilities • Lead the 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 FP-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. • Own 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 is 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 robust technical acceptance criteria and communicate them clearly with stakeholders.

Salary Compensation: Salary negotiable, based on experience and expertise

How to Apply 📧 Apply via: HR.Nigeria@escrow-tech.co.uk Subject: Principal Compiler & Workload Portability Architect – ESCR-GO-2026-LAUNCH-ENG-002 Application Deadline: 5 October 2026