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NVIDIA · 2 weeks ago

Senior Backend Compiler Engineer - GPU

positionWashington, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$148K/yr - $236K/yr
date5+ years exp

NVIDIA is known as 'the AI computing company' and is seeking a Senior Backend Compiler Engineer with experience in LLVM code generation. The role involves guiding the design and implementation of a new LLVM based backend JIT compiler targeting NVIDIA GPUs and developing new compiler passes and optimizations for high performance and low compilation time.

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Responsibilities

Guide the design and implementation of a new LLVM based backend JIT compiler targeting NVIDIA GPUs
Design and develop new compiler passes and optimizations required to meet the high performance and low compilation time requirements of the compiler
Work with global compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions
Apply and adapt the latest compiler technologies to produce premier, robust, supportable compiler and tools
Get a chance to influence and work on new GPU architectures

Qualification

LLVM code generationC++ programmingCompiler designPerformance analysis toolsGPU architecturesCommunication skillsSelf-motivatedInterpersonal skills

Required

B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of compiler development experience including 3+ years of experience in LLVM with a focus in code generation
Expertise in LLVM code generation including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR)
Proficient in compiler design and in performance analysis tools
Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills applied to industry standard C++ compilers and development frameworks
Strong background in software engineering principles with a focus on crafting robust and maintainable solutions to challenging problems
Good communication and documentation skills and self-motivated

Preferred

Masters or PhD preferred, with 5+ years of relevant experience
Experience developing compiler optimizations and code generation for GPUs
Experience in developing CUDA, DirectX, OpenGL/Vulkan applications
You should have strong interpersonal skills and be capable of leading and influencing others in the department

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Company

NVIDIA

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NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
dateFounded in 1993
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.09B
Key Investors
ARPA-EARK Investment ManagementSoftBank Vision Fund
2023-05-09Grant· $5M
2022-08-09Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2021-02-18Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Jensen Huang
Founder and CEO
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Michael Kagan
Chief Technology Officer
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