[Remote] Senior Compiler Engineer - Backend

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. They are searching for a Backend Compiler Engineer for their GPU Software organization, responsible for constructing and emitting high-performance GPU machine instructions. The role involves improving NVIDIA's proprietary GPU compiler backend and collaborating with global teams to enhance performance and resolve issues.ResponsibilitiesUnderstand, modify, and improve an NVIDIA proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++Design and develop new register allocation compiler passes and optimizations to produce best-in-class, robust, supportable compiler and toolsWork with global compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutionsBe part of a team that is at the center of deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languagesSkillsB.S./ M.S./PhD. (or equivalent experience); MS/ PhD highly desired3+ years of compiler code generation experience (preferably with LLVM)Proficient hands-on C++ programming skillsStrong background in software engineering principles with a focus on crafting robust and maintainable solutions to challenging problemsGood communication and documentation skills and self-motivatedSignificant academic compiler related project or thesis workBackground 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 IRsBenefitsEquityBenefitsCompany OverviewNVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.nvidia.com.Company H1B SponsorshipNVIDIA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 448 in 2026, 1872 in 2025, 1354 in 2024, 976 in 2023, 835 in 2022, 601 in 2021, 529 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.