Process
I went through a GPU compiler loop last year. For me it was two technical screens then an onsite with a few deep dives, but it varied by team. I barely saw LeetCode style questions. Most coding was C or C++ plus compiler flavored graphs and systems thinking.
What helped was building a tiny LLVM pass and being ready to explain:
- CFGs
- dominators
- SSA
- a simple register allocation via graph coloring
I also drilled topo sort and parsing a small IR while talking out loud. I used timed mocks with Beyz coding assistant alongside prompts from the IQB interview question bank. Keep behavioral answers to about 90 seconds using STAR. You got this.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the Nvidia Engineer role.
Success Rate
Nvidia's interview process for their Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Nvidia's Engineer interview process.
Nvidia Work Experiences
- 4.0Mission Work, Too Many ToolsEngineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesFebruary 9, 2024Pros: The work is the mission. No organizational shifts and distractions.Cons: There are too many internal tools.
- 5.0Great Pay, Tough BalanceEngineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 11, 2013Pros: Good compensation for beginners. Good money from ESOPs.Cons: Work-life balance was bad.
- 5.0Great place to work in the Bay AreaEngineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesMay 31, 2019Pros: Good opportunities to excel in a job.Cons: Long hours of work may be needed at times.
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