When JVMCI compiler auto-selection (JDK-8160730) is used, then JVMCI needs to be exported to the selected compiler that same as way if the -Djvmci.Compiler property was specified. https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8166517 http://cr.openjdk.java.net/~dnsimon/8166517/ -Doug