Senior Compiler Engineer - AI

NVIDIA•Redmond, WA

2d•$184,000 - $287,500

About The Position

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 seeking an AI Compiler Engineer with deep expertise in compiler technologies to join our team. The ideal candidate brings broad experience across machine learning, including reinforcement learning, genetic/evolutionary algorithms, predictive modeling, complex systems, and high-dimensional data analysis, along with strong foundations in compiler design and domain-specific languages. This role is focused on building AI-driven compiler intelligence for production compiler pipelines, delivering measurable improvements in performance and efficiency, and advancing LLM-enabled workflows for compiler decisioning and developer productivity.

Requirements

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience), with a focus on machine learning and compiler/developer tools.
8+ years of software engineering and AI/ML experience, preferably in tools or systems development.
Strong knowledge of compilers, code generation, and GPU architecture.
Demonstrated proficiency in Python and C/C++.
Strong mathematical and scientific foundation relevant to AI/ML and compiler technologies.
Hands-on experience with LLVM/MLIR-based compiler development, including optimization passes, code generation, or frontend integration.
Experience building or integrating LLM-based systems, agents, or developer tooling in production environments.

Nice To Haves

Deep familiarity with reinforcement learning, genetic/evolutionary algorithms, predictive modeling, and complex systems.
Proven track record of deploying AI/ML solutions in production and embedded environments.
Strong experience integrating LLMs into systems workflows with attention to reliability, latency, and evaluation quality.
Demonstrated measurable outcomes such as runtime gains, compile-time improvements, or efficiency improvements on real-world workloads.
Publications, open-source contributions, or patents in compilers, AI/ML systems, or performance engineering.

Responsibilities

Join a team driving innovative solutions in compilers and developer tools through applied machine learning and AI.
Collaborate with world-class engineers to shape next-generation compiler capabilities that power large-scale, high-impact products.
Design and implement end-to-end compiler optimization workflows, from feature engineering and model development to compiler integration and production rollout.
Develop and integrate learning-based decision systems into compiler passes, code generation flows, and optimization pipelines.
Build robust interfaces between LLM systems and compiler infrastructure for optimization recommendations, decision support, and workflow automation.
Partner with compiler, architecture, and performance teams to validate impact on representative workloads and benchmark suites.
Lead experimentation, evaluation, and deployment with strong standards for reliability, scalability, and performance.