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Senior LLVM Compiler Engineer

CompanyNVIDIA
LocationShanghai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 30, 2026
About The Company
Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.
About the Role

We are looking to hire a Senior LLVM Compiler Engineer for an exciting role developing compilers for our world-leading GPUs. We craft outstanding compilers that realize the potential of NVIDIA GPU hardware across a growing range of computational workloads, including next-generation graphics, deep learning, scientific computing, and self-driving cars. Our compiler organization makes its mark on every GPU and SoC product that NVIDIA builds. Would you like to be part of this best-in-class organization?


What you’ll be doing:

  • Be part of NVIDIA’s retargetable GPU compiler backend team.
  • Contribute compiler optimizations to deliver best-in-class, robust, and supportable compilers and tools.
  • Work on challenging problems in register allocation, instruction scheduling, synchronization, and loop optimization.
  • Develop innovative solutions to optimize workloads in deep learning, ray tracing, and HPC by working with industry experts in each field.
  • Solve unique problems encountered when compiling for massively parallel GPU architectures.
  • Help influence and develop new GPU architectures.
  • Explore and adopt modern AI to improve compiler productivity.

What we need to see:

  • B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in compiler design, with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong background in program analysis and high-level optimizations.
  • Excellent C and C++ programming skills.
  • Hands-on experience with compiler infrastructures such as LLVM or GCC.
  • Good understanding of processor architecture.
  • Experience working in a global team.
  • Self-motivation and the ability to get things done.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to influence others.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Master’s degree or PhD, with 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex optimization problems.
  • Experience in instruction scheduling or register allocation.
  • Experience developing applications using CUDA, DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan.

NVIDIA is widely considered 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. If you are creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you.


NVIDIA is committed to developing a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate, including in our hiring and promotion practices, on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Skills
LLVMCompiler DesignCC++GPU ArchitectureProgram AnalysisRegister AllocationInstruction SchedulingLoop OptimizationDeep LearningRay TracingHPCCUDADirectXOpenGLVulkan
Categories
TechnologySoftwareEngineeringScience & Research
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
You will contribute to the development of robust compiler optimizations for NVIDIA's GPU backend and work on challenging problems in register allocation and loop optimization. Additionally, you will collaborate with industry experts to develop innovative solutions for deep learning, ray tracing, and HPC workloads.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
52809
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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