GPU Backend Compiler Engineer

About the role

We are searching for a Backend Compiler Engineer for an exciting and fun role in our GPU Software organization. Our Compiler team is responsible for constructing and emitting the highest performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics (OpenGL, Vulkan, DX) and Compute (CUDA, PTX, OpenCL, Fortran, C++). This team is comprised of worldwide leading compiler engineering experts who provide leading edge performance and capabilities for NVIDIA's current and future complex parallel SIMT architectures.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 9, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Understand, modify, and improve an NVIDIA proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++
• Design and develop new compiler passes and optimizations to produce best-in-class, robust, supportable compiler and tools
• 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

• B.S. or degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of compiler code generation experience
• Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills
• Strong background in software engineering principles with a focus on crafting robust and maintainable solutions to challenging problems
• Good communication and documentation skills and self-motivated

Skills

• M.S./PhD. with significant compiler related project or thesis work preferred
• Background in LLVM code generation including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR)
• Experience in developing CUDA, DirectX, OpenGL/Vulkan applications

Benefits

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including equity eligibility. The company is widely considered one of the technology industry's most desirable employers, with brilliant and hardworking people working on fast‑growing fields such as Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Virtual Reality, etc.

Pay

The base salary range is 152,000 USD – 241,500 USD, determined based on location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. You will also be eligible for equity.