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Senior Code Generator Compiler Engineer

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Hybrid (Austin, TX), Remote, Santa Clara, CA$152k - $241.5kfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Backend Compiler Engineer role in NVIDIA's GPU Software organization, focusing on building and optimizing a proprietary GPU compiler backend to generate high-performance machine instructions for graphics and compute workloads.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required:C++Compiler designSoftware engineeringCommunication
Nice to have:LLVM

Benefits

  • equity
  • benefits (as described in NVIDIA benefits)
Last updated Sep 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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