Backend Compiler Engineer - New College Grad 2026
NVIDIAJob Title
Backend Compiler Engineer — New College Grad (2026)
Role Summary
Work on NVIDIA's GPU backend compiler to generate high-performance machine code for graphics and compute workloads. Join the Back End Compiler team responsible for code generation and performance for NVIDIA SIMT architectures.
Collaborate with compiler, hardware, and application teams to investigate issues, implement improvements, and support deep-learning and graphics use cases. Applications accepted until July 17, 2026.
Experience Level
Entry-level — new college graduate. Role targeted to recent graduates; no specific years of prior professional experience required.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include debugging and improving the compiler backend, working with cross-functional teams, and contributing to code generation and performance optimization.
- Investigate compiler backend problems and identify improvement opportunities.
- Implement fixes and optimizations in the backend code generation path.
- Collaborate with global compiler, hardware, and application teams to resolve issues and coordinate changes.
- Contribute to compiler features that support graphics and compute workloads.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and competencies.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++.
- Familiarity with LLVM code generation and compiler toolchains.
- Good written and verbal communication; ability to follow software engineering best practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively across engineering teams to diagnose and resolve complex problems.
Nice-to-have:
- Hands-on experience with backend compiler design: instruction scheduling, software pipelining, register allocation, GlobalISel, TableGen, LLVM IR, and Machine IR (MIR).
- Experience with GPU and parallel architectures, CUDA and/or PTX, or graphics APIs (OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan).
- Graduate coursework or specialization in compiler design and construction.
Education Requirements
Recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Successful completion of an undergraduate Compiler Design course is expected; equivalent experience will be considered.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
