Senior I/O Specifications Architect

at Nvidia
USD 184,000-356,500 per year
SENIOR
✅ On-site

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences

Communication @ 4 System Architecture @ 4 Compliance @ 4 GPU @ 4 AI @ 4

Details

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Architect with deep experience in industry standard I/O interfaces. This role combines development of chip requirements and architecture with participation in industry standards organizations. You will work alongside GPU, SoC, and system architects to evaluate I/O interface and internal fabric requirements for future chip architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Develop ECNs addressing requirements for new capabilities and steer them through industry standards organizations such as PCIe, CXL, and UCIe.
  • Drive internal architecture of designs for adoption of features and capabilities in industry specifications.
  • Engage with customers and partner companies to develop interconnect strategies and understand requirements for future AI and graphics systems.
  • Work across architecture, software, hardware design, and verification teams to align functionality, compliance, and roadmaps.
  • Conduct deep-dive analysis into PCIe performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks, improve data throughput, and analyze complex memory ordering requirements to ensure data consistency and efficiency.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), Computer Science (CS) or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience.
  • Deep knowledge of PCIe, CXL, UCIe, or similar I/O interface technologies.
  • Understanding of system architecture, virtual addressing/translation, interrupts, and cache coherence protocols.
  • Experience working in industry standards bodies is a plus.
  • Ability to identify, gather, and document requirements and write technical specifications and whitepapers for internal and external use.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse technical domains.

Benefits

  • Base salary (location and level dependent). Equity eligibility and company benefits.

Additional details

  • Base salary ranges provided: Level 4: 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD; Level 5: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD.
  • Applications accepted at least until April 20, 2026.
  • NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes and is an equal opportunity employer.