Senior CPU Compiler Performance Engineer

NVIDIA Gruppe; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA in Cambridge is seeking a Senior CPU Compiler Performance Engineer to drive performance improvements across the compiler toolchain for NVIDIA CPUs. You will work on optimizing compiler software, analysing AI workloads, and collaborating with global teams to push next‑generation compute.

The role requires strong C++ expertise, deep CPU architecture knowledge and experience with compiler development. You will influence hardware/software co-design and contribute to open-source projects

Qualifications

• BS, MS or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience with 8+ years.
• Experience with compiler development or related academic project.
• Knowledge of language front-ends or compiler optimization and code generation modules.
• Strong hands-on C++ programming skills.
• Good CPU architecture and low-level performance analysis skills with pre-silicon HW/SW co-design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with a geographically distributed partner organisation to understand, modify and improve CPU Compiler SW at NVIDIA.
• Analyse AI workloads to champion improvements in both new hardware and compiler toolchain and improve hardware-software co-design.
• Contribute new features and optimisation techniques targeting NVIDIA CPUs, engaging with upstream and open source communities.
• Develop compiler SW that is optimised for performance.
• Be part of a team at the centre of artificial intelligence, HPC and data centre technologies.
• Contribute towards the development of next generation compute.

Skills

C++ programming

CPU architecture analysis

Compiler optimization

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in CS or CE or related field

Tools

GCC

LLVM

MLIR

Job description

We are looking to hire a senior CPU Compiler Performance Engineer for an exciting and fun role at NVIDIA. Visit https://www.nvidia.com/en-in/data-center/grace-cpu/ to learn about our GPUs and CPUs.

We craft outstanding compilers that realise the potential of NVIDIA's CPUs, designed for the world's largest AI and computing markets. Our compiler organization makes its mark on every CPU, GPU and compute unit that NVIDIA builds.

Responsibilities

• Work with a geographically distributed partner organisation to understand, modify and improve CPU Compiler SW at NVIDIA.
• Analyse AI workloads to champion improvements in both new hardware and compiler toolchain and improve hardware-software co-design.
• Contribute new features and optimisation techniques targeting NVIDIA 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 artificial intelligence, high‑performance computing and data centre technologies.
• Contribute towards the development of next generation compute.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience with 8+ years of work experience.
• Experience with compiler development or a related academic project.
• Knowledge of Language Front‑Ends or Compiler optimisation techniques and code generation modules.
• Strong hands‑on C++ programming skills.
• Good CPU architecture and low‑level performance analysis skills with hands‑on experience of pre‑Silicon hardware / software co‑design.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Ways to Stand Out

• Knowledge of workload analysis and the ability to drive improvements in hardware, software, libraries and compilers, including demonstrable ability of effectively improving hardware and software by all performance tools at disposal.
• Expertise 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 GCC, LLVM or MLIR.
• Knowledge of AI algorithms, scientific HPC applications and related code optimisations.
• Significant contributions to free software and open source compiler communities.

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 are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.