Gpu System And Scheduling Architect - New College Grad 2026

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 108,000-178,200 per year

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CUDA @ 3 GPU @ 3 Machine Learning NVLink @ 3 OpenGL @ 3 Perl @ 3 Python @ 3 Security @ 3 System Architecture @ 3

NVIDIA is looking for a GPU System and Scheduling Architect to design the next generation of its GPU system interface.

As a member of the architecture team, you will be responsible for understanding how the GPU sub-system modules interoperate and interact with overall system
You will architect and plan features in concert with software, hardware, and verification teams across the globe to implement the next iteration of GPUs
Create functional and performance models, often in C++, along with test plans to validate the features you design
Actively support post-silicon validation activities
Constantly learning and growing!

Recently completed a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Architecture, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (or related degree) or equivalent experience
Strong coding proficiency in C or C++
Exposure to post-silicon validation activities
Course work or industry experience in Computer Architecture, operation systems, and/or system architecture

Knowledge of memory isolation and security, firmware, process scheduling, OpenGL, DX, CUDA, DL/ML, PCIe, AXI, NVLink, and/or CXL
Knowledge of Perl or Python

Base salary range is 108,000 USD - 178,250 USD for Level 1 and 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 2.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 14, 2026.