Senior CPU Compiler Engineer - HPC

at Nvidia

📍 Hillsboro, United States

USD 184,000-287,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

Used Tools & Technologies

GPU

Required Skills & Competences
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Details

NVIDIA’s HPC Compiler Team is hiring a Compiler Developer to join the team building a high-performance optimizing compiler used in leading HPC projects (weather modeling, climatology, fluid dynamics, defense, and other scientific applications).

Responsibilities

Design and implement new features for high-performance CPUs and GPUs
Work with application teams to tackle compilation problems relevant to scientific and HPC workloads
Partner with team members on projects related to high-performance computing and optimizations
Interact directly with open source community teams

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), or a related field; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred
6+ years of experience developing production-quality compilers or compiler tools (or equivalent experience)
Proven understanding of compiler internals, front-ends, and optimizers
Strong programming fundamentals, especially in C/C++
Deep understanding of parallel computer architectures and optimizations

Preferred / Ways to stand out

Experience with the EDG compiler front end or LLVM is a significant plus
Familiarity with C++, OpenMP, and OpenACC standards
Demonstrated passion for compiler development and strong problem-solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD (base salary determined by location, experience, and market comparisons)
Eligible for equity and company benefits (see NVIDIA benefits page)

Additional details

Applications accepted at least until July 17, 2026
This posting is for an existing vacancy
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NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment