Senior GPU PCIe and Boot Architect

at Nvidia
📍 Santa Clara, United States
USD 184,000-287,500 per year
SENIOR
✅ Hybrid

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Security @ 4 Perl @ 4 System Architecture @ 4 GPU @ 4

Details

We are looking for a Senior GPU PCIe and Boot architect. NVIDIA is seeking outstanding engineers to design the architecture and infrastructure for boot, PCIe/CXL enumeration, and capability discovery. This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company affecting product lines ranging from consumer graphics, self-driving cars, and artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing!

Responsibilities

  • Understand how the GPU sub-system modules interoperate and interact with the overall system.
  • 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.
  • Continuously learn and grow with the team.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in compute architecture, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (or related degree) or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience crafting production code in C or C++.
  • Coursework or industry experience in Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, and/or system architecture.

Preferred / Ways to stand out

  • Knowledge of advanced interconnects (PCIe, AXI, NVLink, or similar).
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Perl.
  • Understanding of modern security constructs and/or encryption.
  • Knowledge of RISC-V architecture and microcode development.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range: 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD (final base determined by location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions).
  • Eligible for equity and benefits. See NVIDIA benefits for details.

Other details

  • Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States.
  • Employment type: Full time.
  • Posting accepts applications at least until November 24, 2025.
  • Note: #LI-Hybrid

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.