Senior Compiler Engineer

NVIDIA; Hartford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a CPU Compiler Engineer to design and improve the GNU Toolchain for its CPUs. This role involves enhancing performance-critical software for various applications. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of compiler development experience, strong C++ skills, and knowledge of CPU architectures. Benefits include competitive salaries and a supportive environment for innovative engineers. Join a team at the forefront of AI and HPC technology.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• More than 12 years of experience with compiler development in a production environment.
• Knowledge of CPU architectures such as Arm, RISC-V, x86_64.
• Track record of contributions to free software and open source compiler communities.

Responsibilities

• Work with geographically distributed teams to improve CPU Compiler SW.
• Develop compiler SW optimized for performance.
• Contribute to new features targeting NVIDIA Grace CPUs.

Skills

C++ programming

Compiler optimization techniques

Language Front-Ends

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GNU Toolchain

LLVM

Job description

Overview

We are looking to hire a CPU Compiler Engineer at NVIDIA for a role that will help design, develop and improve the upstream GNU Toolchain for NVIDIA's CPUs. These compilers are key for the performance of AI, HPC and other performance critical software deployed on NVIDIA Data Centres, on the cloud and at super computing centres around the world. Our compiler organisation makes its mark on every CPU, GPU, DPU and SoC product that NVIDIA builds.

Responsibilities

• Work with a geographically distributed partner organization to understand, modify and improve CPU Compiler SW at NVIDIA.
• Contribute new features and optimisation techniques targeting NVIDIA Grace CPUs engaging with upstream and open source communities.
• Develop compiler SW that is optimised for performance.
• Be part of a team that is at the centre of AI, HPC and data centre technologies.
• Help in the development of next generation CPU micro‑architecture.
• Design, develop and help improve the upstream GNU Toolchain for NVIDIA's CPUs.
• Collaborate with upstream projects and improve state of the art.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• More than 12 years of experience with compiler development in a production environment.
• Knowledge of Language Front‑Ends or Compiler optimisation techniques and code generation modules.
• Strong hands‑on C++ programming skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Familiarity with CPU architectures such as Arm Architecture (AArch32, AArch64), RISC‑V, x86_64, PowerPC or DSPs and engaging with pre‑silicon compiler and toolchain contributions.
• A track record of working with industry standard compiler infrastructure such as GNU Toolchain and familiarity with LLVM.
• Knowledge of AI algorithms, scientific HPC applications and related code optimisations.
• Meaningful contributions to free software and open source compiler communities.

Benefits

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most innovative and talented people on the planet working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our world‑class engineering teams are expanding fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you.