The Senior Compiler Engineer will join NVIDIA's Compute Compiler Team, focusing on upstream engagement with the LLVM ecosystem and enhancing NVIDIA's compiler technology through active participation in open-source communities. This role involves working directly with LLVM, Clang, and MLIR to upstream compiler functionality from NVIDIA's repositories. The engineer will collaborate with the broader LLVM community to influence technical direction and ensure high-quality solutions that benefit the ecosystem. A strong appreciation for open-source norms and collaboration is essential for success in this position.

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years experience with LLVM, Clang, MLIR, or similar compiler infrastructures
• Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills
• Solid understanding of compiler internals, including IR design, transformations, analyses, and code generation pipelines
• Experience engaging with open-source development workflows, including design discussions, code reviews, and upstream contribution processes
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing, design articulation, and cross-organizational collaboration

• Work closely with LLVM, Clang, MLIR, and related open-source communities to upstream compiler features, refactors, and infrastructure originating from NVIDIA’s downstream codebases
• Lead and contribute to design discussions, RFCs, and code reviews in upstream communities with an emphasis on long-term maintainability and broad usefulness
• Refactor, adapt, and decompose downstream NVIDIA compiler code to meet upstream quality, abstraction, and API expectations
• Advocate for NVIDIA’s technical needs through credible engineering arguments, prototypes, and sustained community engagement
• Collaborate with internal compiler teams to identify which downstream capabilities are best suited for upstreaming and how to stage that work effectively
• Partner with architecture, performance, and product teams to translate NVIDIA hardware and software requirements into upstream-viable compiler solutions
• Help shape NVIDIA’s long-term open-source LLVM strategy, balancing ecosystem health with NVIDIA’s platform goals
• Act as a technical ambassador for NVIDIA within the compiler open-source community, strengthening trust and collaboration over time

• Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.