Brian Cain
Staff Software Engineer at Qualcomm
Austin, Texas, United States
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Top SchoolBrian Cain is a Staff Software Engineer based in Austin with 11+ years of professional experience specializing in Linux, systems programming, and compiler/toolchain development using C, C++, Python, and Java. At Qualcomm he focuses on low-level engineering and has a track record of impactful contributions to LLVM/Clang and Hexagon support—adding assembler options, diagnostics handling, and architecture-specific fixes that improve code generation and tooling. His open-source work includes stabilizing Nano node infrastructure and CI, evidencing a blend of backend reliability and DevOps discipline alongside deep compiler expertise. Earlier roles at GE Healthcare and Motorola sharpened his systems and embedded instincts, making him skilled at diagnosing subtle precision and platform issues. Known for pragmatic fixes and test-driven improvements, he pairs production-minded engineering with infrastructure-savvy automation. An alum of Marquette University, he brings decades of hands-on systems experience to challenging compiler and backend problems.
11 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
College Prep, College Prep at McQuaid Jesuit High School1999, Computer Science, 1999, Computer Science at Marquette University
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Github contributions (5)
llvm/llvm-project
Oct 2019 - Mar 2025
The LLVM Project is a collection of modular and reusable compiler and toolchain technologies.
Role in this project:
Back-end Developer & Compiler Engineer
Back-end Developer & Compiler EngineerContributions:104 reviews, 55 PRs, 43 pushes in 5 years 6 months
Contributions summary:Brian made several contributions focused on the Hexagon architecture within the LLVM project. Their work included implementing and optimizing compiler features, specifically related to reading steady counters and handling debug traps. They fixed precision issues in the libcxx library, and added support for Hexagon in various components, including CMake build scripts and the LLD linker. Their contributions included modifying Hexagon-specific files, and test cases to account for the new features.
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nanocurrency/nano-node
Dec 2017 - Feb 2018
Nano is digital currency. Its ticker is: XNO and its currency symbol is: Ӿ
Role in this project:Back-end Developer & DevOps Engineer
Back-end Developer & DevOps EngineerContributions:1 release, 37 commits, 134 PRs in 2 months
Contributions summary:Brian primarily focused on improving the stability and functionality of the Nano node software. Their commits addressed bug fixes related to wallet balance and status, as well as the inclusion of a required header file. They also implemented and configured the GitLab CI pipeline, including build and test scripts, and introduced optimizations. The user demonstrated a focus on code quality and project infrastructure.
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