NVIDIA
GPU computing
CompilerEngineer,ComputeFrontEndNewCollegeGrad2026
“Compiler Engineer, Compute Front-End - New College Grad 2026 at NVIDIA. Skills: Compiler Engineering, CUDA C++, C++ Development. Design and implement enhancements to the CUDA C++ compiler driver and front-end. Contribute to the CUDA C++ programming language specification”
What You'll Achieve.
enable development and deployment of high performance parallel applications; better realize the potential of NVIDIA hardware; achieve objectives under tight deadlines; high-quality software development
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS/MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), 1+ years of experience in developing production compilers or related software, Knowledge of compiler front-end technology, Advanced C++ development skills, experience working with large, modularized codebases, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills, Capability to achieve objectives under tight deadlines, Experience executing tasks while managing competing priorities, Experience writing and debugging multithreaded programs, Deep understanding of technology, teamwork, proven ability to effectively guide and influence within a dynamic matrix environment
Nice to Have
track-record in compiler engineering with EDG, LLVM-clang or other industrial strength compiler front-end, Prior work on domain-specific front-ends or IRs such as MLIR, dialect development or integration with custom compilers, CUDA C++ application development experience, understanding of parallel programming concepts, Experience working with Programming Language and programming language standards
What You'll Do.
Design and implement enhancements to the CUDA C++ compiler driver and front-end
Contribute to the CUDA C++ programming language specification
Drive language conformance
Provide engineering support for the compiler
deliver targeted changes for production customer releases
Establish customer/partner relationships and trust
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with product; solving challenging problems alongside some of the top valued diverse minds; teamwork; effectively guide and influence within a dynamic matrix environment
Communication Scope
interpersonal; verbal; written communications skills
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