Senior CPU Compiler Engineer - HPC

NVIDIA Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a Compiler Developer to join our HPC Compiler Team and help advance one of the world's leading optimizing compilers.

You will design and implement features for high-performance CPUs and GPUs, collaborate with application teams on complex compilation challenges, and engage with the open-source community to drive innovation and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, ECE or related field; PhD/Master’s preferred or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of production compiler/tool development experience.
• Strong understanding of compiler internals, front-ends and optimizers.
• Solid knowledge of C/C++ and parallel computer architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features for high-performance CPUs and GPUs.
• Collaborate with application teams on challenging compilation problems.
• Partner with team members on HPC and optimization projects.
• Engage with open-source communities and contributors.

Skills

C/C++

Compiler internals

Parallel architectures

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related (PhD/Masters preferred)

Tools

LLVM

EDG frontend

OpenMP

OpenACC

Job description

NVIDIA’s HPC Compiler Team wants to hire a Compiler Developer to join the team building one of the world's most important optimizing compilers.

If you want a front-row seat to pioneering compiler development in high-performance computing, then we want you! NVIDIA's invention of the GPU revolutionized parallel computing. Our GPUs are being used in many of the largest high performance computing projects around the world, solving real world problems. Our products are used to build and parallelize the most meaningful scientific applications in the world for weather modeling, climatology, fluid dynamics and defense. We support real science and scientists throughout the world.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing and implementing new features for high-performance CPUs and GPUs
• Working with application teams to tackle interesting and meaningful compilation problems
• Partnering with team members on projects as related to high-performance computing and optimizations
• Interacting directly with teams in the open source community

What we need to see:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, ECE or related (Ph.D. or Masters preferred) or equivalent experience
• 6+ years experience developing production quality compilers or tools or equivalent
• Proven understanding of compiler internals, front-ends, and optimizers
• Knowledge of programming fundamentals, especially in C/C++, with a deep understanding of parallel computer architectures and optimizations

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with the EDG compiler front end or LLVM is a huge plus
• Familiarity with C++, OpenMP, and OpenACC standards
• You have a real passion for compiler development
• Highly motivated with problem solving skills

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of high technology's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and experienced people in the world working for us. Our goal is to craft an environment where you can do your life's best work. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 17, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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