Senior Fortran Compiler Engineer

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 287,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA’s HPC compiler group is seeking a skilled Fortran compiler developer for cutting-edge optimizations in compiler development. You will tackle complex problems in compiler and high-performance computing, implementing and refining features for LLVM Flang and working closely with application teams.

This role requires deep expertise in Fortran and C/C++, and a keen interest in developing state-of-the-art technologies. You will enjoy a competitive salary of $184k to $287.5k based on experience and location, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience working on a production Fortran compiler.
• Proven understanding of compiler internals.
• Knowledge of programming fundamentals in C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Solve difficult problems at the intersection of compilers and high-performance computing architectures.
• Implement and improve features in LLVM Flang, OpenACC, and OpenMP.
• Partner with application teams to address compilation challenges.

Skills

Fortran

C/C++ programming

Compiler development

Parallel computer architectures

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science

Tools

LLVM

OpenACC

OpenMP

CUDA

Job description

NVIDIA’s HPC compiler group wants to hire a Fortran compiler developer to join the team building one of the world's most important optimizing compilers. If you want a front-row seat to state of the art compiler development for high-performance computing, then we want you! We’re implementing Flang with a keen interest in high-level optimization of Fortran, OpenACC, and OpenMP.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Solve difficult problems at the intersection of compilers, programming models, and high-performance computing architectures
• Implement and improve features in LLVM Flang, OpenACC, and OpenMP
• Participate in the evolution of standard language parallelism for GPUs and multicore CPUs
• Balance individual effort with teamwork throughout debugging, prototyping, and productization
• Discuss and refine software designs and implementation strategies with peers
• Partner with application teams to investigate interesting and meaningful compilation challenges from the HPC community

What We Need To See

• 6+ years of experience working on a production Fortran compiler
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proven understanding of compiler internals, including experience with semantic analysis
• Knowledge of programming fundamentals, especially in C/C++, and a deep understanding of parallel computer architectures and optimizations

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Deep understanding of Fortran semantics
• Direct experience with Flang is a huge plus
• Experience writing code using modern C++
• Familiarity with OpenACC, OpenMP, or CUDA
• A real passion for compiler development

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, you will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

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.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) 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.