Deep Learning Compiler Engineer

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6 Locations
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152K-242K Annually
Mid level
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The Role
Design and implement CUDA Tile compiler transformations, MLIR dialects, lowering passes, and optimization techniques for NVIDIA GPUs. Optimize tile-based kernel performance across GPU generations, define public APIs, conduct performance analysis, and develop robust software, tests, and debugging workflows. The role requires independent project ownership and collaboration within a product-focused engineering team.
Summary Generated by Built In

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are hiring software engineers for the CUDA Tile team. NVIDIA GPUs are at the center of the deep learning revolution and continue to enable breakthroughs in generative AI, large language models, recommendation systems, speech recognition, image classification and other areas. Come join us to work with a top-notch team and have broad impact across the entire deep learning community.

What you'll be doing:

In this role, you will be working on CUDA Tile, a new tile-based programming model for our GPUs. CUDA Tile shipped with CUDA 13.1 and is a major addition to CUDA (https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda/tile). You will design and implement compiler transformations, develop MLIR-based dialects and lowering passes, and optimize the performance of tile-based kernels to ensure they execute efficiently across multiple generations of NVIDIA GPU architectures. The scope of these efforts includes defining public APIs, crafting and implementing compiler and optimization techniques, performance optimization, and other general software engineering work.

What we need to see:

  • Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 3+ years of relevant work or research experience in compiler optimization, performance analysis and IR design.

  • Ability to work independently, define project goals and scope, and lead your own development effort.

  • Excellent C/C++ programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design.

  • Strong interpersonal skills are required along with the ability to work in a dynamic product-oriented team.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Knowledge of CPU and/or GPU architecture. CUDA or OpenCL programming experience.

  • Experience with the following technologies: MLIR, LLVM, XLA, TVM and deep learning models and algorithms.

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and hardworking people in the world working with us and our product lines are growing fast in some of the hottest state of the art fields such as Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning and Autonomous Vehicles.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 23, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we 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.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of relevant work or research experience in compiler optimization, performance analysis, and IR design
  • Ability to work independently, define project goals and scope, and lead development efforts
  • Excellent C/C++ programming and software design skills
  • Experience with debugging, performance analysis, and test design
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a dynamic product-oriented team
  • Knowledge of CPU and/or GPU architecture
  • CUDA or OpenCL programming experience
  • Experience with MLIR, LLVM, XLA, TVM, and deep learning models and algorithms

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

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