GPU Backend Compiler Engineer - LLVM Optimizations, Equity

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Backend Compiler Engineer to help craft the GPU compiler backend in C++. You will develop register allocation passes, optimize codegen for CUDA/PTX/OpenGL and collaborate with global teams across hardware and software disciplines.

The role requires strong CS fundamentals, research-level degrees, and experience with LLVM. NVIDIA offers equity and a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive environment for cutting‑edge compiler work.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD or equivalent experience.
• MS/ PhD highly desired.
• Compiler code generation experience (preferably with LLVM).
• Proficient hands‑on C++ programming skills.
• Strong background in software engineering principles with a focus on robust, maintainable solutions.
• Good communication and documentation skills and self‑motivated.

Responsibilities

• Understand, modify, and improve an NVIDIA proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++.
• Develop new register allocation 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 that is at the center of deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languages.

Skills

C++ programming

Software engineering

Communication

Documentation

Education

BS/MS/PhD

Tools

LLVM

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Backend Compiler Engineer to help craft the GPU compiler backend in C++. You will develop register allocation passes, optimize codegen for CUDA/PTX/OpenGL and collaborate with global teams across hardware and software disciplines.

The role requires strong CS fundamentals, research-level degrees, and experience with LLVM. NVIDIA offers equity and a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive environment for cutting‑edge compiler work.