Senior GPU Compiler Engineer

at Nvidia

📍 Austin, United States

USD 152,000-241,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

NVIDIA is seeking a Backend Compiler Engineer for its GPU Software organization. The Compiler team constructs and emits high-performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics (OpenGL, Vulkan, and DirectX) and Compute (CUDA, PTX, OpenCL, Fortran, and C++). The team works on compiler technology for complex parallel SIMT architectures and deep-learning applications.

Responsibilities

Understand, modify, and improve NVIDIA's proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++.
Design and develop new compiler passes and optimizations to produce robust, maintainable, best-in-class compilers and tools.
Work with global compiler, hardware, and application teams to oversee improvements and resolve problems.
Contribute to deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languages.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of compiler code generation experience.
Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills.
Strong software engineering background, with a focus on developing robust and maintainable solutions to challenging problems.
Good communication and documentation skills.
Self-motivated and passionate about technology.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or Ph.D. with significant compiler-related project or thesis work.
Experience with LLVM code generation, including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR).
Experience developing CUDA, DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan applications.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: USD 152,000–241,500 per year.
Eligible for equity and benefits.
NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment.

Applications will be accepted at least until October 19, 2026. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.