Compiler Engineer, Backend- New College Grad 2026
Summary
New-grad backend compiler engineer modifying NVIDIA's proprietary GPU compiler in C++ to emit high-performance machine instructions for graphics and compute APIs like CUDA, OpenGL, Vulkan, and DX. Day-to-day work centers on register allocation, optimization passes, and LLVM-based code generation.
We are searching for a Backend Compiler Engineer for an exciting and fun role in our GPU Software organization. Our Compiler team is responsible for constructing and emitting the highest performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics (OpenGL, Vulkan, DX) and Compute (CUDA, PTX, OpenCL, Fortran, C++). This team is comprised of worldwide leading compiler engineering experts who provide leading edge performance and capabilities for NVIDIA's current and future complex parallel SIMT architectures.
What you will be doing:
Understand, modify, and improve an NVIDIA proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++
Develop new register allocation compiler passes and optimizations to produce best-in-class, robust, supportable compiler and tools
Work with global compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions
Be part of a team that is at the center of deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languages
What we need to see:
B.S./ M.S./PhD. (or equivalent experience); MS/ PhD highly desired
Compiler code generation experience (preferably with LLVM)
Proficient hands-on C++ programming skills
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
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Significant academic compiler related project or thesis work
Background in LLVM code generation including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR)
Experience in compiler unit testing, IRs, and visualization of IRs
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 108,000 USD - 178,250 USD for Level 1, and 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 2.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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