Senior Compiler Engineer - AI

Nvidia

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Remote · Austin, TX · Remote, California · Redmond, WA · Santa Clara, CA Posted 14 days ago $184,000$287,500 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As an AI Compiler Engineer at our cutting-edge team, you will drive the development of intelligent compiler solutions that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance production pipelines. Your daily tasks include designing end-to-end optimization workflows, integrating learning-based decision systems into compiler passes, and building robust interfaces between large language models (LLMs) and compiler infrastructure for improved developer productivity. You will collaborate with top engineers to advance next-generation compiler capabilities, focusing on reliability, scalability, and performance across large-scale products. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in machine learning, compilers, and GPU architecture, along with proficiency in Python and C/C++. Deep knowledge of reinforcement learning, genetic algorithms, predictive modeling, and hands-on experience with LLVM/MLIR-based development are essential for this role that aims to deliver significant improvements in compiler performance and efficiency.

Skills

Python C/C++ LLVM MLIR Reinforcement_learning Genetic_algorithms Predictive_modeling LLMs CI/CD GPU_architecture Scalability Reliability Performance_engineering Open_source_contribution

What you'll do

  • Design and implement end-to-end compiler optimization workflows using machine learning techniques.
  • Develop learning-based decision systems for integration into compiler passes and code generation flows.
  • Build robust interfaces between LLM systems and compiler infrastructure for optimization recommendations.
  • Validate the impact of AI-driven compiler improvements on representative workloads and benchmarks.
  • Lead experimentation, evaluation, and deployment with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience (8+ years) in software engineering and AI/ML, preferably in tools/systems development.
  • Strong knowledge of compilers, code generation, GPU architecture, and LLVM/MLIR-based compiler development.
  • Proficiency in Python and C/C++, with a focus on machine learning and compiler technologies.
  • Hands-on experience building or integrating LLM-based systems for production environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to deploy AI/ML solutions with measurable performance improvements.
  • Deep understanding of reinforcement learning, genetic algorithms, predictive modeling, and complex systems.

Market check

Salary context

This $184,000–$287,500 range sits above 73% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$160,500$241,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$164,707$246,150

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Nvidia

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

Nvidia currently has 801 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 797 roles with salary data.

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