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Senior Compiler Engineer - Backend GPU

NVIDIA

Location

remote, Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Redmond, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$152,000 - $241,500 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 Backend Compiler Engineer to join their GPU Software organization. This role focuses on LLVM code generation and involves working with a team of leading compiler engineering experts. The engineer will guide the design and implementation of a new LLVM-based backend JIT compiler targeting NVIDIA GPUs, contributing to high-performance GPU machine instructions. The position offers an opportunity to influence new GPU architectures and collaborate with global teams.

Requirements

  • B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of compiler development experience including 3+ years of experience in LLVM with a focus in code generation
  • Expertise in LLVM code generation including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR)
  • Proficient in compiler design and in performance analysis tools
  • Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills applied to industry standard C++ compilers and development frameworks
  • Strong background in software engineering principles with a focus on crafting robust and maintainable solutions to challenging problems
  • Good communication and documentation skills and self-motivated

Responsibilities

  • Guide the design and implementation of a new LLVM based backend JIT compiler targeting NVIDIA GPUs
  • Design and develop new compiler passes and optimizations required to meet the high performance and low compilation time requirements of the compiler
  • Work with global compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions
  • Apply and adapt the latest compiler technologies to produce premier, robust, supportable compiler and tools
  • Get a chance to influence and work on new GPU architectures

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%

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Initial approvals by fiscal year

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