GPU Backend Compiler Engineer - Drive Deep Learning

NVIDIA; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Backend Compiler Engineer for its GPU Software organization. You will understand, modify, and improve a proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++ and design new passes and optimizations.

You will collaborate with global teams to drive performance across graphics and compute workloads (CUDA, OpenGL/Vulkan, DirectX) on current and future SIMT architectures. The role offers equity and comprehensive benefits; applications accepted through Oct 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• B.S. in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of compiler code generation experience.
• Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and maintainable solutions.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 at the center of deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languages.

Skills

C++ Programming

Compiler Backend

Software Engineering

Education

B.S. in CS/Engineering or equivalent

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

LLVM codegen

GlobalISel

TableGen

LLVM IR

Machine IR (MIR)

CUDA

DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Backend Compiler Engineer for its GPU Software organization. You will understand, modify, and improve a proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++ and design new passes and optimizations.

You will collaborate with global teams to drive performance across graphics and compute workloads (CUDA, OpenGL/Vulkan, DirectX) on current and future SIMT architectures. The role offers equity and comprehensive benefits; applications accepted through Oct 9, 2026.