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Senior Graphics Shader Compiler Engineer

NVIDIA

Location

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

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/1/2026

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

The Senior Graphics Shader Compiler Engineer will be a key member of the GPU Software organization at NVIDIA, focusing on the design and implementation of core compiler components for graphics drivers and general-purpose computation on GPUs. This role involves solving critical problems alongside a talented team of compiler engineers, contributing to the future of GPU technologies. The position emphasizes collaboration with global teams and participation in open-source projects, making it a dynamic and impactful opportunity. Candidates will work on significant compiler optimizations and contribute to the development of standards like SPIR-V.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, with a PhD strongly preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience and a strong background in compilers.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills and a deep understanding of parallel programming models.
  • Experience with compiler optimizations, particularly with LLVM infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Work on the design and implementation of significant parts of the compiler.
  • Conduct performance analysis and design/implement new optimizations.
  • Partner with global compiler, GPU driver, architecture, and application teams to coordinate improvements and resolve problems.
  • Seek interesting and meaningful compilation problems for state-of-the-art GPU technologies.
  • Contribute to open-source projects such as LLVM and the DXC - HLSL compiler.
  • Propose, design, and implement SPIR-V extensions and represent NVIDIA in Khronos.
  • Participate and contribute to the future of SPIR-V as a standard graphics interchange format.

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

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