GPU Backend Compiler Engineer — High-Performance & Equity

NVIDIA Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 152,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Austin, TX, is seeking a Backend Compiler Engineer to work on a high-performance GPU compiler backend. You will design and implement compiler passes, optimizations, and tools, collaborating with global teams to improve performance across graphics and compute workloads.

The role emphasizes strong C++ skills, modern software engineering practices, and clear communication. Applicants should have a BS in CS/Engineering and 3+ years of compiler code generation experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understand, modify, and improve NVIDIA's 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 development

Code generation

Software engineering principles

Communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

LLVM

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in Austin, TX, is seeking a Backend Compiler Engineer to work on a high-performance GPU compiler backend. You will design and implement compiler passes, optimizations, and tools, collaborating with global teams to improve performance across graphics and compute workloads.

The role emphasizes strong C++ skills, modern software engineering practices, and clear communication. Applicants should have a BS in CS/Engineering and 3+ years of compiler code generation experience.