AI Compiler Intern - Summer 2026

Details

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. Today, NVIDIA is tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing, where GPUs act as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars. As an NVIDIAN, you will be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment.

NVIDIA is seeking Compiler Engineers to join the AI Compilers Team to enable programmability for NVIDIA GPUs. This is an internship role focused on compiler design, optimizations, performance analysis, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement significant parts of the compiler.
• Work on performance analysis and design/implementation of new optimizations.
• Develop profiling and debugging tools to generate compiler performance metrics.
• Partner and collaborate with global compiler and software teams to coordinate improvements and problem resolutions.

Requirements

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Relevant work or research experience in Compilers, MLIR, performance analysis, compiler optimizations, and code generation.
• Must have Low Level Virtual Machine (LLVM) experience.
• Excellent C++ and Python programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design.
• Knowledge of solvers, optimizers, and optimization problem formulations.

Ways to stand out

• PhD strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to design/architect compiler frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of GPUs.
• Experience with open source compilers and contributions to code bases.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a dynamic product-oriented team.

Compensation and Logistics

• Internship hourly rate: 20 USD - 71 USD (standard pay based on position, location, year in school, degree, and experience).
• Applications accepted at least until December 12, 2025.

Benefits

• Interns are eligible for NVIDIA intern benefits (see https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/interns/).
• NVIDIA offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

Equal Opportunity

• NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. NVIDIA does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.