Senior Backend Engineering

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. We are searching for a Backend Compiler Engineer for an exciting and fun role in our GPU Software organization. Our Compiler team is responsible for constructing and emitting the highest performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics (OpenGL, Vulkan, DX) and Compute (CUDA, PTX, OpenCL, Fortran, C++). This team is comprised of worldwide leading compiler engineering experts who provide leading edge performance and capabilities for NVIDIA's current and future complex parallel SIMT architectures.

Understand, modify, and improve an NVIDIA proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++

Design and develop new register allocation compiler passes and optimizations to produce best-in-class, robust, supportable compiler and tools

Work with global compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions

Be part of a team that is at the center of deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languages

PhD. (MS/ PhD highly desired

• Proficient hands-on C++ programming skills
• Strong background in software engineering principles with a focus on crafting robust and maintainable solutions to challenging problems
• Significant academic compiler related project or thesis work

Background in LLVM code generation including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR)

Experience in compiler unit testing, IRs, and visualization of IRs

If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 22, 2026. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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