Senior LLVM Compiler Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an expert Senior Compiler Engineer to join our Compute Compiler Team. The role involves working directly with LLVM, Clang, MLIR, and related open-source projects to upstream compiler functionality that currently lives in NVIDIA’s downstream repositories. The position requires collaboration with the broader LLVM community to shape designs, influence technical direction, and ensure NVIDIA’s needs are met by supplying high-quality, maintainable solutions that benefit the ecosystem as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with LLVM, Clang, MLIR, and related open-source communities to upstream compiler features, refactors, and infrastructure originating from NVIDIA’s downstream codebases
• Lead and contribute to design discussions, RFCs, and code reviews in upstream communities with an emphasis on long-term maintainability and broad usefulness
• Refactor, adapt, and decompose downstream NVIDIA compiler code to meet upstream quality, abstraction, and API expectations
• Advocate for NVIDIA’s technical needs through credible engineering arguments, prototypes, and sustained community engagement
• Collaborate with internal compiler teams to identify which downstream capabilities are best suited for upstreaming and how to stage that work effectively
• Partner with architecture, performance, and product teams to translate NVIDIA hardware and software requirements into upstream-viable compiler solutions
• Shape NVIDIA’s long-term open-source LLVM strategy, balancing ecosystem health with NVIDIA’s platform goals
• Act as a technical ambassador for NVIDIA within the compiler open-source community, strengthening trust and collaboration over time

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years experience with LLVM, Clang, MLIR, or similar compiler infrastructures
• Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills
• Solid understanding of compiler internals, including IR design, transformations, analyses, and code generation pipelines
• Experience engaging with open-source development workflows, including design discussions, code reviews, and upstream contribution processes
• Able to navigate complex technical trade-offs while balancing upstream community expectations with internal product needs
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing, design articulation, and cross-organizational collaboration

Qualifications

• Proven track record of upstream contributions to LLVM or related open-source compiler projects
• Experience in successfully upstreaming non-trivial production code from a downstream or proprietary environment
• Recognition within open-source communities as a trusted contributor or reviewer
• Background in GPU architectures, CUDA, or parallel programming models
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks and performance-critical workloads on NVIDIA GPUs

Benefits

We offer highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. Our product lines are growing fast in some of the hottest state-of-the-art fields such as Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, and Autonomous Vehicles. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $184,000 - $287,500. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.