GPU Backend Compiler Engineer — Equity & Impact

NVIDIA; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 124,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Backend Compiler Engineer to help design, implement, and optimize the GPU compiler backend. You will work on cutting-edge compiler passes and optimizations for graphics and compute workloads, interfacing with global teams across hardware and software groups.

The role emphasizes strong C++ skills, robust software engineering practices, and effective communication. Prior CUDA, DirectX, or OpenGL/Vulkan experience is a plus in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of compiler code generation experience.
• Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills.
• Strong background in software engineering principles with a focus on robust, maintainable solutions.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand, modify, and improve NVIDIA's GPU compiler backend written in C++.
• Design and develop new compiler passes and optimizations for robust, high-performance compiler.
• Collaborate with global teams to plan improvements and resolve issues.
• Contribute to deep-learning compiler technology across architecture design and tooling.

Skills

C++ programming

Compiler backend

Software engineering principles

Communication and documentation

GPU/ graphics compiler knowledge

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering

M.S./PhD in related field (preferred)

Tools

LLVM

TableGen

GlobalISel

MIR

CUDA/OpenGL/Vulkan experience

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Backend Compiler Engineer to help design, implement, and optimize the GPU compiler backend. You will work on cutting-edge compiler passes and optimizations for graphics and compute workloads, interfacing with global teams across hardware and software groups.

The role emphasizes strong C++ skills, robust software engineering practices, and effective communication. Prior CUDA, DirectX, or OpenGL/Vulkan experience is a plus in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.