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Senior Performance Compiler Engineer - Triton

NVIDIA

Location

remote, Redmond, WA, Santa Clara, CA, Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $287,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Performance Compiler Engineer to join the open-source Triton compiler project. This role focuses on enhancing AI performance on NVIDIA GPUs through compiler technology and optimization techniques. The engineer will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with various teams to drive innovations in AI applications. The position offers a dynamic environment that encourages creativity and technical excellence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Math, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of relevant industry experience in software development.
  • Demonstrated strong C++ programming and software design skills, with an emphasis on performance analysis and debugging.
  • Experienced in parallel programming, including CUDA/OpenCL GPU programming or other parallel models such as OpenMP.
  • Solid understanding of computer architecture and hands-on experience with assembly-level programming.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate the latest and future NVIDIA GPU hardware architecture and programming models.
  • Work on advanced algorithms and numerics to identify new optimization opportunities.
  • Design and implement compiler technology using MLIR to optimize high-level kernel descriptions.
  • Engage in a dynamic process of optimization to achieve peak performance.
  • Collaborate with teams across NVIDIA to influence future products and ensure maximum efficiency.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

355

FY2026

Approval rate

99.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

7,667

FY2026

Entry-level share

11.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-37%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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