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Senior Compiler Engineer - Backend GPU

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Hybrid (Remote / Local)$152k - $241.5kfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior Backend Compiler Engineer focused on LLVM-based backend JIT and code generation for NVIDIA GPUs, contributing to high-performance GPU machine instructions across graphics and compute pipelines.

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 required to meet the high performance and low compilation time requirements of the compiler
  • Work with global compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions
  • Apply and adapt the latest compiler technologies to produce premier, robust, supportable compiler and tools
  • Get a chance to influence and work on new GPU architectures

Qualifications

  • B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of compiler development experience including 3+ years of experience in LLVM with a focus in 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 hands-on C++ programming skills applied to industry standard C++ compilers and development frameworks
  • 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

Skills

Required:LLVM code generationC++

Benefits

  • Equity and benefits (as per company offerings)
  • Competitive salaries and generous benefits package
Last updated Aug 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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