Senior Backend Compiler Engineer: LLVM for GPU Backends (Equity)

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in the United States is seeking a Senior Backend Compiler Engineer to lead LLVM-based backend development for NVIDIA GPUs. You will design and implement high-performance compilation passes and collaborate with global teams across hardware and software.

This role offers exposure to cutting-edge GPU architectures, strong C++ programming, and the opportunity to influence the next generation of graphics and compute pipelines. Applications will close on 2026-08-17.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years compiler development including 3+ years LLVM code generation.
• Expertise in LLVM code generation: instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, MIR.
• Excellent C++ programming skills for industry standard compilers.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and good documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a new LLVM-based backend JIT compiler for NVIDIA GPUs.
• Develop compiler passes and optimizations for high performance and low compile time.
• Collaborate with global teams to drive improvements and resolve issues.
• Apply LLVM compiler tech to deliver robust, supportable tools.
• Contribute to future GPU architectures.

Skills

LLVM code generation

C++ programming

Compiler development

Performance analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

GlobalISel

TableGen

LLVM IR

Machine IR (MIR)

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in the United States is seeking a Senior Backend Compiler Engineer to lead LLVM-based backend development for NVIDIA GPUs. You will design and implement high-performance compilation passes and collaborate with global teams across hardware and software.

This role offers exposure to cutting-edge GPU architectures, strong C++ programming, and the opportunity to influence the next generation of graphics and compute pipelines. Applications will close on 2026-08-17.