Senior Graphics Shader Compiler Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type: Remote
Location: Santa Clara, CAAustin, TXRedmond, WA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 57 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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 · Senior Graphics Shader Compiler Engineer

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The Senior Graphics Shader Compiler Engineer joins the GPU Software organization to work on a core compiler component for graphics drivers and general purpose computation. This role involves designing and implementing significant parts of the compiler, performing performance analysis, and developing new optimizations. You will partner with global architecture and application teams to resolve problems and contribute to open-source projects like LLVM and DXC. Key responsibilities include proposing SPIR-V extensions and representing the company in Khronos. The position requires strong C/C++ programming skills, a deep understanding of parallel programming models, and experience with compiler optimizations. You will solve complex compilation problems for state-of-the-art GPU technologies, supporting diverse computational workloads including deep learning, scientific computation, self-driving cars, and graphics for AAA game titles.

Skills

C++ C LLVM CUDA SPIR-V HLSL DirectX OpenGL Vulkan Compiler Optimizations Code Generation Parallel Programming GPU Computing Deep Learning

What you'll do

Design and implement significant parts of the GPU compiler.
Perform performance analysis and implement new compiler optimizations.
Coordinate improvements and problem resolutions with global driver and architecture teams.
Identify and solve complex compilation problems for state-of-the-art GPU technologies.
Contribute to open-source projects including LLVM and the DXC HLSL compiler.
Propose and implement SPIR-V extensions and represent the company in Khronos.
Participate in defining the future of SPIR-V as a standard graphics interchange format.

What we're looking for

BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (PhD strongly preferred) or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience and a strong background in compilers.
Strong C/C++ programming skills.
Deep understanding of parallel programming models.
Experience with compiler optimizations, especially working with LLVM infrastructure.
Experience developing CUDA, DirectX, OpenGL/Vulkan applications (preferred).
Background with developing compiler optimizations and code generation for GPUs (preferred).
Ability to do code generation and building a good compiler framework (preferred).

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