GPU Backend Compiler Engineer

NVIDIA

. Understand, modify, and improve NVIDIA's proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++ .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $152,000 - $241,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C++ programming and compiler code generation, with a strong focus on developing robust and maintainable solutions. Proficient in LLVM code generation techniques and deep-learning compiler technology.

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C++ ProgrammingCompiler Code GenerationLLVM Code GenerationCUDA DevelopmentSoftware Engineering Principles

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Hard Skills

Compiler PassesCompiler OptimizationsInstruction SchedulingSoftware PipeliningRegister AllocationGlobalISelTableGenLLVM IRMachine IRDeep-Learning Compiler Technology

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsDocumentation SkillsSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

CUDADirectXOpenGLVulkan

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. in Computer Science/EngineeringM.S./PhD. Preferred

Industry Keywords

GPU CompilerRobust SolutionsMaintainable SolutionsGlobal Compiler TeamsApplication Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand, modify, and improve NVIDIA's proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++
Design and develop compiler passes and optimizations
Produce robust, supportable, best-in-class compiler and tools
Work with global compiler, hardware, and application teams on improvements and problem resolution
Contribute to deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languages

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
3+ years of compiler code generation experience
Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills
Strong background in software engineering principles, with a focus on robust and maintainable solutions
Good communication and documentation skills
Self-motivated
M.S./PhD. with significant compiler-related project or thesis work preferred
Background in LLVM code generation, including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR)
Experience developing CUDA, DirectX, OpenGL/Vulkan applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Comprehensive benefits package
Highly competitive salary