Senior Compiler Engineer - Backend GPU
$152k - $242k • Remote • US, CA, Santa Clara
Posted 1d ago
Job Location
US, CA, Santa Clara
Tech Stack
Remote Work Policy
Fully remote
Categories
LLM Engineer
About the job
NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Backend Compiler Engineer to join our GPU Software organization. This role focuses on constructing and emitting high-performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics and Compute applications. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing a new LLVM-based JIT compiler targeting NVIDIA GPUs, developing new compiler passes and optimizations, and collaborating with global teams to drive improvements and problem resolution. This is an opportunity to apply and adapt cutting-edge compiler technologies to produce premier, robust compiler tools and influence new GPU architectures.
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 for high performance and low compilation time.
- 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, and supportable compiler and tools.
- Influence and work on new GPU architectures.
Requirements
- B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of compiler development experience, including 3+ years in LLVM with a focus on code generation.
- Expertise in LLVM code generation (instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, Machine IR).
- Proficiency in compiler design and performance analysis tools.
- Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills for industry-standard compilers and development frameworks.
- Strong background in software engineering principles, focusing on robust and maintainable solutions.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Self-motivated.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Generous benefits package
- Equity