Senior System and Scheduling Architect – GPU

Details

We are now looking for a Senior GPU system and process scheduling architect. This role is part of an architecture team designing the next-generation GPU system interface, impacting AI and product lines from consumer graphics to self-driving cars. The team collaborates globally across software, hardware, and verification groups.

Responsibilities

• Understand how GPU sub-system modules interoperate and interact with the overall system
• Architect and plan features in concert with software, hardware, and verification teams globally to implement the next iteration of GPUs
• Create functional and performance models, often in C++, along with test plans to validate designs
• Actively support post-silicon validation activities
• Continuously learn and grow professionally

Requirements

• BS or MS in Compute Architecture, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related degree, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of meaningful work experience
• Work experience coding in C or C++
• Course work or industry experience in Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, and/or System Architecture

Preferred / Ways to stand out

• Knowledge of memory isolation and security, firmware, process scheduling
• Experience with graphics and compute APIs and frameworks such as OpenGL, DirectX (DX), CUDA, and DL/ML workflows
• Familiarity with interconnects and protocols such as PCIe, AXI, NVLink, and CXL
• Knowledge of scripting or tooling languages such as Perl or Python

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranges (by level):
  • Level 4: 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD
  • Level 5: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD
• Eligible for equity and benefits (link to NVIDIA benefits referenced in original posting)

Other details

• Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States (hybrid role; #LI-Hybrid tag present)
• Applications accepted at least until August 30, 2025
• NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and committed to fostering a diverse work environment