NVIDIA
Posted 50 days agoVerified live 12h ago
Senior Compiler Engineer - Backend GPU
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$152k–$242k/yrStated range
4+ yrsMinimum
4,626 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
1,242 green cardsCertified filings
LLVMC++Compiler DevelopmentCode GenerationInstruction SchedulingSoftware PipeliningRegister AllocationGlobalISelTableGenLLVM IRMachine IRPerformance AnalysisCommunicationSelf-motivation
About the company
NVIDIAnvidia.com
NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
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4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026H-1B dependent
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Job description
Summary
NVIDIA is a leading technology company known for its innovations in GPU technology and AI computing. They are seeking a Senior Backend Compiler Engineer to guide the design and implementation of a new LLVM based backend JIT compiler targeting NVIDIA GPUs, as well as to develop new compiler passes and optimizations for high performance and low compilation time.
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
Skills
- 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
- Masters or PhD preferred, with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience developing compiler optimizations and code generation for GPUs
- Experience in developing CUDA, DirectX, OpenGL/Vulkan applications
- You should have strong interpersonal skills and be capable of leading and influencing others in the department
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 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
Nice to Haves
- Masters or PhD preferred, with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience developing compiler optimizations and code generation for GPUs
- Experience in developing CUDA, DirectX, OpenGL/Vulkan applications
- You should have strong interpersonal skills and be capable of leading and influencing others in the department
Benefits
- Equity
- Benefits
