Backend Compiler Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $108,000–$178,250 / yr
Posted: 60 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Backend Compiler Engineer

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Backend Compiler Engineer - New College Grad 2026 will join the NVIDIA Back End Compiler Team to support the construction and emission of high-performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics and Compute. This role involves investigating problems or improvement opportunities within the compiler backend while collaborating with global hardware, application, and compiler teams to resolve issues and oversee improvements. The work focuses on deep-learning compiler technology across architecture design and functional languages. Candidates must possess a degree in Computer Science or Engineering and have completed a Compiler Design course. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C/C++, LLVM code generation, instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR. Experience with GPU and parallel architectures, CUDA, PTX, OpenGL, DX, or Vulkan is also highly relevant to this role.

Skills

LLVM C++ C CUDA PTX OpenCL Fortran OpenGL Vulkan Compiler Design Instruction Scheduling Software Pipelining Register Allocation TableGen Machine IR LLVM IR Parallel Computing SIMT

What you'll do

Investigate problems and identify improvement opportunities within the NVIDIA Compiler Back End.
Construct and emit high-performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics and Compute workloads.
Oversee performance improvements and resolve technical issues in coordination with global hardware and application teams.
Develop compiler technology spanning architecture design to support functional languages.
Implement LLVM code generation features including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, and register allocation.
Utilize TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR) to optimize backend performance.
Support diverse programming models including CUDA, PTX, OpenCL, Fortran, and C++.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Successful completion of an undergraduate Compiler Design class.
Strong coding skills in C/C++.
Background in LLVM code generation.
Strong writing and oral communication skills.
Ability to follow best practices for Software Engineering.
Experience with instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR).
Preferred experience in GPU/parallel architectures, CUDA, PTX, or Graphics APIs like OpenGL, DX, or Vulkan.

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