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Senior Compiler Engineer - Backend

NVIDIA

Location

remote, Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

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 Backend Compiler Engineer to join their GPU Software organization. The role focuses on enhancing NVIDIA's proprietary GPU compiler backend, which is crucial for generating high-performance machine instructions for graphics and compute applications. The Compiler team consists of leading experts dedicated to advancing deep-learning compiler technology. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with global teams to drive improvements and resolve challenges in compiler performance.

Requirements

  • B.S./M.S./PhD. in a relevant field or equivalent experience, with MS/PhD highly desired.
  • 3+ years of compiler code generation experience, preferably with LLVM.
  • Proficient hands-on C++ programming skills.
  • Strong background in software engineering principles focused on creating robust and maintainable solutions.
  • Good communication and documentation skills, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

  • Understand, modify, and improve an NVIDIA proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++.
  • Design and develop new register allocation compiler passes and optimizations.
  • Collaborate with global compiler, hardware, and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions.
  • Contribute to deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languages.

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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LCA certified positions by quarter

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

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