Senior CPU Compiler Performance Engineer Optimize Compute

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

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