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Senior Compiler Optimization Engineer - MLIR

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Hybrid (Redmond, WA), Hybrid (Santa Clara, CA)$184k - $287.5k + equityfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior role in NVIDIA's Compute Compiler Team working on MLIR/LLVM-based optimizations to accelerate GPU-accelerated workloads across AI, DL, and high-performance computing. Focus on designing passes, improving performance, and engaging with open-source LLVM community to integrate advanced compiler optimizations for CUDA and related tools.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze the performance of application code running on NVIDIA GPUs with profiling tools.
  • Identify opportunities for performance improvements in the MLIR/LLVM based compiler middle end optimizer.
  • Identify and implement novel ideas in the compilation pipeline to enable best-in-class AI workloads performance.
  • Design and develop new compiler passes and optimizations to produce robust, maintainable compiler and tools.
  • Interact with Open-source LLVM community to ensure tighter integration.
  • Work with geographically distributed compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions.
  • Be part of a team at the center of deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through higher level languages.

Qualifications

  • B.S, M.S or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years experience in Compiler Optimizations such as Loop Optimizations, Inter-procedural optimizations and Global optimizations.
  • Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills.
  • Understanding of any Processor ISA (GPU ISA would be a plus).
  • 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++ programmingCompiler optimizationsCommunication
Nice to have:MLIR/LLVM/Clang developmentGPU ISA knowledge

Benefits

  • equity
  • comprehensive benefits package
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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