Senior AI Compiler Engineer, Algorithms and Code-Generation

NVIDIA • Austin, WA

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About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking experienced software engineers for its Deep Learning & AI Compiler (DLC) team. This team is crucial for powering NVIDIA's inference engine across data centers, personal devices, automotive, and robotics, enabling breakthroughs in areas like large language models, generative AI, and more. The compiler must deliver leading inference performance, fast build times, reduced memory footprints, and ease of use through both Ahead-of-Time and Just-in-Time compilation. Join the team building the DLC that will serve the entire deep learning community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant work or research experience in performance analysis and compiler optimizations.
• Experience with compiler technologies (e.g., MLIR, LLVM, XLA, Triton, etc.).
• Excellent C/C++ and Python programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design.
• Ability to work independently, define project goals and scope, and lead your own development efforts.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required along with the ability to work in a dynamic product-oriented team.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in CPU and/or GPU architecture especially modern Nvidia GPUs like Hopper and Blackwell.
• Understanding of deep learning models, algorithms, and frameworks, such as PyTorch, JAX.
• GPU kernel authoring and performance analysis using tools such as Nsight Compute.
• A track record of success in mentoring early-career engineers and interns is a bonus.
• Track record on new hardware bring-up is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing deep learning networks and developing compiler optimization algorithms.
• Strong programming skills in CUDA including analyzing and debugging performance bottlenecks on GPUs.
• Defining public APIs, performance optimizations and analysis.
• Crafting and implementing compiler techniques for AI workloads and future NVIDIA GPUs.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees