Lead, HPC Compiler Engineering

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Compiler Engineering Manager to lead a team of senior compiler and performance engineers. You will set objectives, mentor future leaders, and drive improvements across our HPC compiler stack.

The role focuses on optimizing GPU code generation for Python, C++, and Fortran HPC workloads, with an emphasis on LLVM-based toolchains. Strong technical leadership and a track record of managing distributed teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, ECE, or equivalent experience; Ph.D. or Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years as a software engineer with at least 4+ years of hands-on management.
• Strong software design fundamentals and deep understanding of compilers and programming languages.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of experienced compiler and performance engineers
• Establish team objectives to meet schedules and goals
• Act as a mentor and advisor to grow our next generation of leaders
• Establish and evolve policies and procedures that affect the immediate organization
• Communicate with senior management for team vision and development

Skills

Compiler engineering management

Performance engineering

Mentorship

Policy development

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Ph.D. or Master’s preferred

Tools

LLVM

OpenMP

OpenACC

Job description

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Compiler Engineering Manager to lead a team of senior compiler and performance engineers. You will set objectives, mentor future leaders, and drive improvements across our HPC compiler stack.

The role focuses on optimizing GPU code generation for Python, C++, and Fortran HPC workloads, with an emphasis on LLVM-based toolchains. Strong technical leadership and a track record of managing distributed teams are essential.