Senior CPU Compiler Engineer - HPC

Nvidia Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 184,000 - 287,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA's HPC Compiler Team is recruiting a Compiler Developer to advance one of the world's leading optimizing compilers for high-performance computing. This role entails designing and implementing features for CPUs and GPUs, collaborating with application teams, and engaging with the open-source community.

Applicants should have a strong background in compiler internals, front-ends, and optimizers, plus 6+ years of production-quality compiler experience and proficiency in C/C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, ECE, or related field; PhD or MS preferred.
• 6+ years experience developing production-quality compilers or tools.
• Strong understanding of compiler internals, front-ends, and optimizers.
• Proficient in C/C++ with knowledge of parallel architectures and optimizations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++ programming

Compiler internals

Parallel architectures

OpenMP/OpenACC

EDG/LLVM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related

Masters/PhD preferred

Tools

EDG front end

LLVM

Job description

Overview

NVIDIA's HPC Compiler Team is hiring a Compiler Developer to join the team building one of the world's most important optimizing compilers. This role offers a front-row seat to pioneering compiler development in high-performance computing. NVIDIA’s GPUs enable large-scale HPC projects that model real-world phenomena such as weather, climatology, fluid dynamics, and defense. We support real science and scientists worldwide.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and implementing new features for high-performance CPUs and GPUs
• Collaborating with application teams to tackle meaningful compilation problems
• Partnering with team members on projects 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, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (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 strong plus
• Familiarity with C++, OpenMP, and OpenACC standards
• Genuine passion for compiler development
• High motivation and strong problem-solving skills

Compensation and benefits

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

Additional information

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 17, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.