NVIDIA, increasingly known as the AI computing company, is hiring a Senior Backend Compiler Engineer. You will be responsible for constructing and emitting high-performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics and Compute, working at the center of deep-learning compiler technology.
What You'll Do
- Understand, modify, and improve an NVIDIA proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++
- Design and develop new compiler passes and optimizations to produce best-in-class, robust, supportable compiler and tools
- Work with global compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions
- Be part of a team that is at the center of deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languages
What We're Looking For
- B.S. or degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of compiler code generation experience
- Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills
- Strong background in software engineering principles with a focus on crafting robust and maintainable solutions to challenging problems
- Good communication and documentation skills and self-motivated
Nice to Have
- M.S./PhD. with significant compiler related project or thesis work preferred
- Background in LLVM code generation including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR)
- Experience in developing CUDA, DirectX, OpenGL/Vulkan applications
Technical Stack
- C++, OpenGL, Vulkan, DX, CUDA, PTX, OpenCL, Fortran, C++, LLVM
Team & Environment
Part of the GPU Software organization's Compiler team, comprised of worldwide leading compiler engineering experts.
Benefits & Compensation
- Equity
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Compensation: 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4 + equity: Eligible for equity
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.


