Senior GPU Shader Compiler Engineer – Equity Eligible

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Graphics Shader Compiler Engineer in Santa Clara to design and implement core compiler components for graphics drivers and GPU-accelerated workloads.

You’ll tackle optimization challenges, work with LLVM-based tools, and contribute to SPIR-V and Khronos activities, with equity and a comprehensive benefits package. Base salaries range from 184,000 USD to 287,500 USD.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience and strong background in compilers.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (PhD strongly preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills and understanding of parallel programming models.
• Experience with compiler optimizations, especially working with LLVM infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Work on design and implementation of significant parts of the compiler.
• Work on performance analysis and design/implementation of new optimizations.
• Coordinate improvements with global compiler, GPU driver, architecture, and application teams.
• Propose, design, and implement SPIR-V extensions, represent NVIDIA in Khronos.
• Contribute to open-source projects (LLVM, DXC - HLSL compiler).

Skills

C/C++ programming

Parallel programming models

LLVM infrastructure

Experience with compilers

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (PhD strongly preferred)

Tools

LLVM

CUDA

DXC

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Graphics Shader Compiler Engineer in Santa Clara to design and implement core compiler components for graphics drivers and GPU-accelerated workloads.

You’ll tackle optimization challenges, work with LLVM-based tools, and contribute to SPIR-V and Khronos activities, with equity and a comprehensive benefits package. Base salaries range from 184,000 USD to 287,500 USD.