Senior GPU Compiler Engineer — High-Performance Backends

NVIDIA Corporation; Oregon; On-site; USD 152,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a Backend Compiler Engineer for our GPU Software organization. You will modify a CUDA/XPU compiler backend written in C++, design new passes, and work with global teams to deliver high-performance code generation for graphics and compute workloads.

The role requires a B.S. in CS/Engineering or equivalent, 4+ years of compiler experience, strong C++ skills, and a proven ability to craft robust, maintainable solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. or degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of compiler code generation experience.
• Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills.
• Strong background in software engineering principles with focus on robust solutions.
• Good communication and documentation skills and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Understand, modify, and improve an NVIDIA proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++.
• Design and develop new compiler passes and optimizations for robust tooling.
• Collaborate with global teams to oversee improvements and resolutions.
• Contribute to deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support.

Skills

C++ programming

software engineering

self-motivated

communication

Education

B.S./degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

CUDA

DirectX

OpenGL

Vulkan

LLVM

TableGen

Machine IR (MIR)

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a Backend Compiler Engineer for our GPU Software organization. You will modify a CUDA/XPU compiler backend written in C++, design new passes, and work with global teams to deliver high-performance code generation for graphics and compute workloads.

The role requires a B.S. in CS/Engineering or equivalent, 4+ years of compiler experience, strong C++ skills, and a proven ability to craft robust, maintainable solutions.