Senior GPU Compiler Development Engineer

NVIDIA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 184,000 - 287,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA in Austin, Texas is looking for an experienced Systems SW Compiler Engineer to join the PTX Compiler Development team. This role involves designing programming models for GPUs, collaborating with architecture teams, and ensuring high-quality code generation for AI and Deep Learning workloads. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of experience in compilers and superb C/C++ programming skills. A competitive salary package is offered, ranging from $184,000 to $287,500, along with equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in compiler front end and language design.
• Experience in compiling for AI and Deep Learning workloads.
• Knowledge of GPU development and compute APIs.

Responsibilities

• Stewardship for PTX ISA and Compiler infrastructure.
• Collaboration with architecture teams for next-gen GPU models.
• Design compilation stack for AI workloads.

Skills

C/C++ programming skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Compiler infrastructure knowledge

Education

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields

Tools

CUDA

LLVM IR

MLIR

Job description

We are looking for experienced Systems SW Compiler Engineers for an exciting role in our PTX (Parallel Thread Execution) Compiler Development team. Join the PTX Compiler team and help drive PTX language design and PTX compiler evolution. PTX enables all GPU Computing applications including HPC, Deep Learning and Autonomous Driving. PTX provides a stable programming model and portable instruction set Architecture (ISA) for NVIDIA GPUs and is used by all Compute programming languages compiled to NVIDIA GPUs. PTX is also used as a compiler target by various non-NVIDIA compilers. Work with NVIDIA GPU Architecture and CUDA Programming model teams to build abstractions to expose new GPU features in portable and performant ways in PTX ISA. PTX Compiler (PTXAS) apart from implementing PTX ISA is responsible for PTX Compiler Front End, interaction with optimizer and runtime aspects involving object files, debug information, linkers, loaders and Driver Compiler Interface.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide stewardship for PTX ISA and PTX Compiler infrastructure for Generative AI and DL.
• Collaborating with architecture and programming model teams to design and implement programming models for next generation GPUs.
• Working closely with others to help design compilation stack and strategies for AI and DL workloads.
• Collaborate closely with teams developing other related components to ensure compatibility, robustness and high-quality code generation.

What We Need To See

• BS (or equivalent experience), MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• 6+ years of experience in the area of compiler front end, programming language designs, Compilers/Linkers.
• Superb analytical and C/C++ programming skills.
• Able to expertly use AI tools and maintain AI generated artifacts.
• Experience in any one area of compiler development including feature support, code generation and compiler infrastructure.
• Excellent and strong interactive, verbal and written communications skills.
• Understanding of any Processor ISA (GPU ISA a plus).
• Good track record of developing, driving and delivering software products.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience in Programming Languages design and drafting programming language standards.
• Knowledge of GPU development and compute APIs such as CUDA, and OpenCL.
• Development experience in LLVM IR, MLIR.

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, 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 May 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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