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Backend Compiler Engineer - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA · Yesterday
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

NVIDIA is seeking a Computer Science or Computing Engineer to join the NVIDIA Back End Compiler Team. The Compiler team constructs and emits the highest performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics (OpenGL, Vulkan, DX) and Compute (CUDA, PTX, OpenCL, Fortran, C++).

Responsibilities

  • Investigate problems or improvement opportunities within the NVIDIA Compiler Back End – consistent with your compiler experience and knowledge.
  • Work with global compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions.
  • Be part of a team that is at the center of deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languages.

Requirements

  • Recent graduate with a Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Successful completion of an undergraduate Compiler Design class.
  • Background in LLVM code generation.
  • Strong writing and oral skills, as well as an ability to follow best practices for Software Engineering.
  • Possess strong coding skills with C/C++.

Qualifications

  • You possess strong coding skills with C/C++.
  • You wish to specialize in Compiler Design and Construction and have pursued graduate coursework in these areas.
  • Possess hands-on experience with backend compiler design and code generation.
  • Experience with in any of the following areas is a plus: GPU and parallel architectures; CUDA and/or PTX; Graphics (OpenGL, DX or Vulkan).

Benefits

Competitive salaries and a generous benefits package are offered. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 17, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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