Raytracing Compiler Engineer for LLVM GPU Backends

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 431,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Raytracing Compiler Engineer to join our international engineering team. You will guide the design and implementation of an LLVM-based backend JIT compiler for NVIDIA GPUs, delivering high-performance code generation and low compilation times.

We expect 12+ years of compiler development, strong C++ skills, and deep LLVM code generation expertise. You’ll collaborate across global teams and influence GPU architectures while contributing to a comprehensive

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of compiler development experience, including 3+ years in LLVM with focus on code generation.
• Expertise in LLVM code generation, including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, and LLVM IR.
• Proficient in compiler design and in performance analysis tools.
• Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills applied to industry standard C++ compilers and development frameworks.
• Strong background in software engineering principles crafting robust and maintainable solutions.
• Good communication and documentation skills and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Guide the design and implementation of a new LLVM-based backend JIT compiler targeting NVIDIA GPUs.
• Design and develop new compiler passes and optimizations required to meet the high-performance and low compilation time requirements of the compiler.
• Work with global compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions.
• Apply and adapt the latest compiler technologies to produce premier, robust, supportable compilers and tools.
• Get a chance to influence and work on new GPU architectures.

Skills

LLVM codegen

C++ programming

Compiler development

Performance analysis

Education

B.S. or higher in CS/Engineering

Tools

LLVM

Job description

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Raytracing Compiler Engineer to join our international engineering team. You will guide the design and implementation of an LLVM-based backend JIT compiler for NVIDIA GPUs, delivering high-performance code generation and low compilation times.

We expect 12+ years of compiler development, strong C++ skills, and deep LLVM code generation expertise. You’ll collaborate across global teams and influence GPU architectures while contributing to a comprehensive