--- title: Senior GPU Compiler Engineer at NVIDIA in Redmond, WA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Senior GPU Compiler Engineer role in Redmond, WA. Pays $152K–$241.5K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-gpu-compiler-engineer-at-nvidia-01a142e8-f05b-7ae1-af9c-5072205e8ddc date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Senior GPU Compiler Engineer in Redmond, WA. Pays $152K–$241.5K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ld5mly.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Redmond, WA | | **Salary** | $152K/yr - $241.5K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 15, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** NVIDIA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3,120 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NVIDIA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $197,000 – $236,000 a year (median $197,000). ## Description We are searching for a Backend Compiler Engineer for an exciting and fun role in our GPU Software organization. Our Compiler team is responsible for constructing and emitting the highest performance GPU machine instructions for Graphics (OpenGL, Vulkan, DX) and Compute (CUDA, PTX, OpenCL, Fortran, C++). This team is comprised of worldwide leading compiler engineering experts who provide leading edge performance and capabilities for NVIDIA's current and future complex parallel SIMT architectures. **What you will be doing:** - Understand, modify, and improve an NVIDIA proprietary GPU compiler backend written in C++ - Design and develop new compiler passes and optimizations to produce best-in-class, robust, supportable compiler and tools - Work with global compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions - Be part of a team that is at the center of deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languages **What we need to see:** - B.S. or degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience - 4+ years of compiler code generation experience - Excellent hands-on C++ programming skills - 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 **Ways to stand out from the crowd:** - M.S./PhD. with significant compiler related project or thesis work preferred - Background in LLVM code generation including instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR) - Experience in developing CUDA, DirectX, OpenGL/Vulkan applications With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and hardworking people in the world working with us and our product lines are growing fast in some of the hottest state of the art fields such as Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Virtual Reality, etc. Our diverse team of talented, capable, and professional people are our greatest asset! If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary range for this position is 152,000 USD – 241,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/). Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 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 - Pipelining - DirectX - Self-Motivation - Deep Learning - Vulkan Graphics API - Architectural Design - Compiler Design - LLVM - C++ - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - Code Generation - NVIDIA CUDA - Technical Documentation - Computer Science - Communication - OpenGL ## Related - [More jobs at NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Development jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Developer / Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development/software-developer-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61445 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Redmond, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/redmond?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3182 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Related pages - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61445 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Redmond, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/redmond?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3182 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)