About the job
NVIDIA is hiring software engineers for its Deep Learning & AI Compiler (DLC) team. Academic and commercial groups around the world are using GPUs to power a revolution in deep learning, enabling breakthroughs in many areas, e.g. large language models, generative AI, recommendation systems, image classification, speech recognition, etc. With the rapid advancement of AI, our DLC has been the backbone of NVIDIA’s inference engine, spanning across data centers, personal devices, automotive, and robotics. The compiler must deliver leading inference performance, fast build time, reduced memory footprints, and ease of use in the forms of both Ahead-of-Time and Just-in-Time. Join the team building the DLC which will be used by the entire deep learning community.
Responsibilities
Analyzing deep learning networks and developing compiler optimization algorithms.
Strong programming skills in CUDA including analyzing and debugging performance bottlenecks on GPUs
Scope of these efforts includes defining public APIs, performance optimizations and analysis, crafting and implementing compiler techniques for AI workloads and future NVIDIA GPUs.
Qualifications
Minimum
Bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
3+ years of relevant work or research experience in performance analysis and compiler optimizations.
Experience with compiler technologies (e.g., MLIR, LLVM, XLA, Triton, etc.).
Excellent C/C++ and Python programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design.
Ability to work independently, define project goals and scope, and lead your own development efforts.
Strong interpersonal skills are required along with the ability to work in a dynamic product-oriented team.
Preferred
Proficient in CPU and/or GPU architecture especially modern Nvidia GPUs like Hopper and Blackwell
Understanding of deep learning models, algorithms, and frameworks, such as PyTorch, JAX.
GPU kernel authoring and performance analysis using tools such as Nsight Compute.
A track record of success in mentoring early-career engineers and interns is a bonus.
Track record on new hardware bring-up is a plus.