Senior Compiler Engineer - Backend GPU

About the role

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Backend Compiler Engineer to join our GPU Software organization. The role involves guiding the design and implementation of a new LLVM-based backend Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler targeting NVIDIA GPUs. Key responsibilities include developing new compiler passes and optimizations, collaborating with global teams to improve performance and solve issues, and applying and adapting the latest compiler technologies.

Responsibilities

• Guide the design and implementation of a new LLVM based backend JIT compiler targeting NVIDIA GPUs
• Design and develop new compiler passes and optimizations required to meet high performance and low compilation time requirements
• Work with global compiler, hardware, and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions
• Apply and adapt the latest compiler technologies to produce premier, robust, and supportable compiler and tools
• Influence and work on new GPU architectures

Requirements

• B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of compiler development experience, including 3+ years of experience in LLVM with a focus on code generation
• Expertise in LLVM code generation including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR)
• Proficient in compiler design and performance analysis tools
• Strong hands-on C++ programming skills applied to industry-standard C++ compilers and development frameworks
• Background in software engineering principles with a focus on crafting robust and maintainable solutions to challenging problems
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, and self-motivated

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD preferred, with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience developing compiler optimizations and code generation for GPUs
• Experience in developing CUDA, DirectX, OpenGL/Vulkan applications
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and influence others in the department

Benefits

Competitive salaries and a generous benefits package are offered. NVIDIA is widely considered one of the technology world's most desirable employers, with a rapidly growing engineering team due to unprecedented growth. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a passion for technology, we want to hear from you. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 3, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.