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Senior Software Security Compiler Engineer

For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With our invention of the GPU - the engine of modern visual computing - the field has expanded to encompass video games, movie production, product design, medical diagnosis and scientific research. Today, visual computing is becoming increasingly central to how people interact with technology, and there has never been a more exciting time to join our team!

We are looking for a Software Security Compiler Engineer! NVIDIA's invention of the GPU 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”. We are growing our company, and growing our teams with the smartest people in the world.

What you'll be doing:

  • Understand, modify, and improve GCC, LLVM, and NVIDIA proprietary compilers with respect to code hardening and security.

  • Address vulnerabilities by crafting countermeasures as well as implementing common industry solutions.

  • Review, coordinate, and implement security solutions.

  • Analyze source and assembly code for vulnerabilities.

  • You will be part of a team that is at the center of deep-learning compiler technology spanning architecture design and support through functional languages.

  • Work with global compiler, hardware and application teams to oversee improvements and problem resolutions.

What we need to see:

  • BS/ MS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.

  • 5+ years' experience in software security, and code hardening techniques.

  • Excellent C, C++, RUST, Python programming skills

  • Compiler knowledge and experience

  • Experience in a shared engineering development environment.

  • Good communication and documentation skills and self-motivated.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Background in fine-tuning LLMs for security testing, enabling automated vulnerability detection, adversarial evaluation through specialized model adaptation and domain-specific datasets.

  • Experience in implementing offensive testing techniques to evaluate and bypass compiler mitigations using both traditional and LLM-driven security methodologies.

  • Proficiency in automating security testing workflows with Python, TypeScript, and React.js for backend and frontend development.

  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL and MongoDB, as well as in-memory caching systems like Redis.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. Our diverse team of talented, capable, and professional people is 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 the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 4, 2025.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

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