Senior CPU Compiler Engineer - HPC

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Hiring Remotely in Hillsboro, OR, USA
In-Office or Remote
184K-288K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Design and implement new features for high-performance CPUs and GPUs in an optimizing compiler. Collaborate with application teams to solve compilation and optimization problems, partner with colleagues on HPC-focused projects, and engage with open-source communities to advance compiler capabilities.
Summary Generated by Built In

NVIDIA’s HPC Compiler Team wants to hire a Compiler Developer to join the team building one of the world's most important optimizing compilers. If you want a front-row seat to pioneering compiler development in high-performance computing, then we want you! NVIDIA's invention of the GPU revolutionized parallel computing. Our GPUs are being used in many of the largest high performance computing projects around the world, solving real world problems. Our products are used to build and parallelize the most meaningful scientific applications in the world for weather modeling, climatology, fluid dynamics and defense. We support real science and scientists throughout the world.

What you'll be doing:

  • Designing and implementing new features for high-performance CPUs and GPUs 

  • Working with application teams to tackle interesting and meaningful compilation problems

  • Partnering with team members on projects as related to high-performance computing and optimizations 

  • Interacting directly with teams in the open source community 

What we need to see:

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, ECE or related (Ph.D. or Masters preferred) or equivalent experience

  • 6+ years experience developing production quality compilers or tools or equivalent

  • Proven understanding of compiler internals, front-ends, and optimizers

  • Knowledge of programming fundamentals, especially in C/C++, with a deep understanding of parallel computer architectures and optimizations

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Experience with the EDG compiler front end or LLVM is a huge plus

  • Familiarity with C++, OpenMP, and OpenACC standards

  • You have a real passion for compiler development

  • Highly motivated with problem solving skills

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of high technology's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and experienced people in the world working for us. Our goal is to craft an environment where you can do your life's best work. If you're creative and autonomous, 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 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 17, 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, ECE, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 6+ years experience developing production-quality compilers or compiler tools (or equivalent)
  • Proven understanding of compiler internals, front-ends, and optimizers
  • Strong programming fundamentals, especially in C/C++, and deep understanding of parallel computer architectures and optimizations
  • Experience with the EDG compiler front end or LLVM
  • Familiarity with C++, OpenMP, and OpenACC standards
  • Demonstrated passion for compiler development and strong problem-solving skills

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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