Senior Compiler Engineer - Backend

We are searching for a Backend Compiler Engineer in NVIDIA's GPU Software organization. This role focuses on constructing and emitting high-performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics (OpenGL, Vulkan, DX) and Compute (CUDA, PTX, OpenCL, Fortran, C++).

• Understand, modify, and improve an NVIDIA proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++.
• Design and develop new register allocation compiler passes and optimizations to produce best-in-class, robust, supportable compiler and tools.
• Work with global compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions.
• Be part of a team that is at the center of deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languages.

• B.S./M.S./PhD. (or equivalent experience); MS/PhD highly desired.
• 3+ years of compiler code generation experience (preferably with LLVM).
• Proficient hands‑on C++ programming skills.
• Strong background in software engineering principles with a focus on crafting robust and maintainable solutions to challenging problems.
• Good communication and documentation skills and self‑motivated.

• Significant academic compiler‑related project or thesis work.
• Background in LLVM code generation including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, Global
  
  ISel, Table Gen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR).
• Experience in compiler unit testing, IRs, and visualization of IRs.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 2, 2026.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic.