Senior Compiler Engineer - AI

About the role

NVIDIA is seeking an AI Compiler Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on building AI-driven compiler intelligence for production compiler pipelines, delivering measurable improvements in performance and efficiency, and advancing LLM-enabled workflows for compiler decisioning and developer productivity.

Responsibilities

• Join a team driving innovative solutions in compilers and developer tools through applied machine learning and AI.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers to shape next-generation compiler capabilities that power large-scale, high-impact products.
• Design and implement end-to-end compiler optimization workflows, from feature engineering and model development to compiler integration and production rollout.
• Develop and integrate learning-based decision systems into compiler passes, code generation flows, and optimization pipelines.
• Build robust interfaces between LLM systems and compiler infrastructure for optimization recommendations, decision support, and workflow automation.
• Partner with compiler, architecture, and performance teams to validate impact on representative workloads and benchmark suites.
• Lead experimentation, evaluation, and deployment with strong standards for reliability, scalability, and performance.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience), with a focus on machine learning and compiler/developer tools.
• 8+ years of software engineering and AI/ML experience, preferably in tools or systems development.
• Strong knowledge of compilers, code generation, and GPU architecture.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python and C/C++.
• Strong mathematical and scientific foundation relevant to AI/ML and compiler technologies.
• Hands-on experience with LLVM/MLIR-based compiler development, including optimization passes, code generation, or frontend integration.
• Experience building or integrating LLM-based systems, agents, or developer tooling in production environments.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in compiler technologies, including machine learning, reinforcement learning, genetic/evolutionary algorithms, predictive modeling, complex systems, and high-dimensional data analysis.
• Strong foundations in compiler design and domain-specific languages.
• Publications, open-source contributions, or patents in compilers, AI/ML systems, or performance engineering.

Skills

• Deep understanding of reinforcement learning, genetic/evolutionary algorithms, predictive modeling, and complex systems.
• Proven track record of deploying AI/ML solutions in production and embedded environments.
• Strong experience integrating LLMs into systems workflows with attention to reliability, latency, and evaluation quality.
• Measurable outcomes such as runtime gains, compile-time improvements, or efficiency improvements on real-world workloads.

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. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Pay

Base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Schedule

The posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications will be accepted at least until May 19, 2026.