Senior GPU Backend Compiler Engineer (LLVM)

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

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Backend Compiler Engineer with LLVM code generation expertise to build a new LLVM-based backend JIT compiler for NVIDIA GPUs, targeting graphics and compute pipelines.

You will design compiler passes, optimize performance, and work with global teams to deliver robust, high-performance tools for next-generation SIMT architectures.

This role offers equity, competitive pay, and a chance to influence future GPU architectures.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4+ 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, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR).
• Proficient in compiler design and in performance analysis tools.
• Excellent C++ programming skills applied to industry standard C++ compilers and development frameworks.
• Strong background in software engineering with robust and maintainable solutions.

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 for high performance and low compilation time.
• Collaborate with global compiler, hardware and application teams to improve and resolve issues.
• Apply and adapt latest compiler technologies to produce premier, robust tools.
• Influence and work on new GPU architectures.

Skills

LLVM code generation

C++

Performance analysis tools

Compiler design

GlobalISel

TableGen

Machine IR (MIR)

LLVM IR

Strong communication

Education

BS or higher in CS/Engineering

Masters/PhD preferred

Tools

LLVM

GlobalISel

TableGen

Machine IR (MIR)

LLVM IR

Job description

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Backend Compiler Engineer with LLVM code generation expertise to build a new LLVM-based backend JIT compiler for NVIDIA GPUs, targeting graphics and compute pipelines.

You will design compiler passes, optimize performance, and work with global teams to deliver robust, high-performance tools for next-generation SIMT architectures.

This role offers equity, competitive pay, and a chance to influence future GPU architectures.