NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Compiler Engineer with expertise in AI and compiler technologies to develop AI-driven compiler intelligence and improve performance and efficiency in production compiler pipelines.

Company: NVIDIA

Role: Senior Compiler Engineer - AI

Location: US, TX, Austin | US, TX, Remote | US, CA, Remote | US, WA, Redmond | US, CA, Santa Clara

Experience:

8+ years of software engineering and AI/ML experience
Experience in tools or systems development

Key Skills:

machine learning
reinforcement learning
genetic/evolutionary algorithms
predictive modeling
complex systems
high-dimensional data analysis
compiler design
domain-specific languages
Python
C/C++
LLVM/MLIR-based compiler development
code generation
frontend integration
LLM-based systems
developer tooling
GPU architecture

Qualification:

BS in Computer Science or related field
MS in Computer Science or related field
PhD in Computer Science or related field
or equivalent experience

Role Focus:

Build AI-driven compiler intelligence for production compiler pipelines
Deliver measurable improvements in performance and efficiency
Advance LLM-enabled workflows for compiler decisioning and developer productivity
Design and implement end-to-end compiler optimization workflows
Develop and integrate learning-based decision systems into compiler passes and optimization pipelines
Build interfaces between LLM systems and compiler infrastructure
Collaborate with compiler, architecture, and performance teams to validate impact
Lead experimentation, evaluation, and deployment with standards for reliability, scalability, and performance

Additional responsibilities:

Collaborate with world-class engineers to shape next-generation compiler capabilities
Partner with teams to validate impact on representative workloads and benchmark suites

Nice to have:

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
Publications, open-source contributions, or patents in compilers, AI/ML systems, or performance engineering

Other:

Competitive salaries with base salary range 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD
Eligible for equity and benefits
NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity
NVIDIA uses AI tools in recruiting processes
Applications accepted until May 19, 2026

Senior Compiler Engineer - AI

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