Location
remote, Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Redmond, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2026
Compensation
$152,000 - $241,500 per year
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%
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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