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Senior LLVM Compiler Engineer

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Hybrid (Remote / Local)$184k - $287.5kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior Compiler Engineer focused on upstreaming LLVM-based capabilities and contributing to open-source LLVM ecosystem, collaborating with LLVM/Clang/MLIR communities to upstream NVIDIA downstream code and influence open-source compiler design.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with LLVM, Clang, MLIR, and related open-source communities to upstream compiler features, refactors, and infrastructure originating from NVIDIA’s downstream codebases
  • Lead and contribute to design discussions, RFCs, and code reviews in upstream communities with emphasis on long-term maintainability and broad usefulness
  • Refactor, adapt, and decompose downstream NVIDIA compiler code to meet upstream quality, abstraction, and API expectations
  • Advocate for NVIDIA’s technical needs through credible engineering arguments, prototypes, and sustained community engagement
  • Collaborate with internal compiler teams to identify which downstream capabilities are best suited for upstreaming and how to stage that work effectively
  • Partner with architecture, performance, and product teams to translate NVIDIA hardware and software requirements into upstream-viable compiler solutions
  • Help shape NVIDIA’s long-term open-source LLVM strategy, balancing ecosystem health with NVIDIA’s platform goals
  • Act as a technical ambassador for NVIDIA within the compiler open-source community, strengthening trust and collaboration over time

Qualifications

  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 6+ years experience with LLVM, Clang, MLIR, or similar compiler infrastructures
  • Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills
  • Solid understanding of compiler internals, including IR design, transformations, analyses, and code generation pipelines
  • Experience engaging with open-source development workflows, including design discussions, code reviews, and upstream contribution processes
  • Ability to navigate complex technical trade-offs while balancing upstream community expectations with internal product needs
  • Strong communication skills, including technical writing, design articulation, and cross-organizational collaboration

Skills

Required:LLVM/Clang/MLIR familiarityC++ programmingOpen-source collaboration

Benefits

  • equity
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • base salary and relocation where applicable
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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