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Senior Compiler Engineer - Backend GPU
The Senior Compiler Engineer - Backend GPU joins the GPU Software organization to focus on constructing and emitting high-performance machine instructions for Graphics and Compute. This role involves guiding the design and implementation of a new LLVM based backend JIT compiler targeting NVIDIA GPUs while developing specific compiler passes and optimizations to meet performance and compilation time requirements. The candidate will work with global hardware and application teams to resolve problems and adapt modern technologies for robust tools. Key technical requirements include expertise in LLVM code generation, including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR. Proficiency in C++ programming, compiler design, and performance analysis tools is essential. The work addresses the challenge of optimizing complex parallel SIMT architectures for technologies like CUDA, PTX, OpenCL, Fortran, C++, OpenGL, Vulkan, and DirectX.
Guide the design and implementation of a new LLVM-based backend JIT compiler for NVIDIA GPUs.
Develop new compiler passes and optimizations to meet high performance and low compilation time requirements.
Implement advanced code generation techniques including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, and register allocation.
Utilize TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR) to optimize GPU machine instructions.
Oversee improvements and resolve technical problems in coordination with global hardware and application teams.
Adapt the latest compiler technologies to build robust, supportable tools and systems.
Influence the development and integration of new GPU architectures.
What we're looking for
B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
4+ years of compiler development experience.
3+ years of experience in LLVM with a focus on code generation.
Expertise in LLVM components including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR).
Proficiency in compiler design and performance analysis tools.
Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills applied to industry standard compilers and development frameworks.
Strong background in software engineering principles for crafting robust and maintainable solutions.
Masters or PhD preferred with 5+ years of relevant experience.
C++
PTX ISA
CUDA
LLVM IR
MLIR
OpenCL
Linkers
Programming Language Design
GPU Architecture
Deep Learning
Generative AI
Code Generation
Compiler Infrastructure
LLVM
Clang
MLIR
C++
Compiler Internals
IR Design
Code Generation
open‑source development
CUDA
GPU Architecture
Parallel Programming
Deep Learning Frameworks
Technical Writing