Distinguished Engineer - Memory Architecture

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 488,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to define the long-term memory architecture strategy for DRAM interfaces, SRAM requirements, and related hardware/software interfaces across datacenter GPUs, GeForce, automotive, robotics, and edge-AI platforms.

The role requires a recognized expert with 18+ years of impact in electrical/computer engineering and related fields, ready to own the next decade of perf/watt advancement.

Qualifications

• Requires extensive impact in memory architecture across silicon generations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineers toward Principal/ Distinguished levels.
• Proven track record in defining multi-generation memory interfaces and hardware/software co-design.

Responsibilities

• Set multi-generation cross-portfolio memory interface strategy.
• Drive performance-per-watt analysis influencing silicon trade-offs and roadmaps.
• Lead silicon and vendor/IP co-architecture.

Skills

Memory architecture expertise

Leadership & mentoring

Cross-portfolio strategy

Silicon trade-off analysis

Education

MSEE, MSCE, or PhD in EE/CE/CS

Tools

RTL

Microarchitecture

Job description

Join NVIDIA's GPU memory architecture team and help define the DRAM and memory architecture of our Innovative silicon and systems across many domains. As a Distinguished Engineer, you'll develop the long-term technical strategy for Memory architecture including DRAM interfaces, SRAM requirements. This role impacts datacenter GPUs, GeForce and client products, automotive (DRIVE), robotics (Jetson, Isaac), and the broader edge-AI portfolio. We would lean on you to drive encompassing hardware, software interfaces, and micro‑architectural considerations, to deliver significant application‑level benefits. This role suits a recognized expert who has personally crafted the Memory architecture of multiple successful silicon generations and is ready to own the next decade of perf/watt advancement at NVIDIA. This is your chance to join a company that continually expands the possibilities of technology and innovation!

What you'll be doing:

• Set multi-generation, cross-portfolio Memory interface strategy.
• Drive performance-versus-power analysis that influences major silicon trade-offs and product roadmap decisions.
• Lead silicon and vendor/IP co-architecture.

What we need to see:

• Define new technology frontiers.
• Drive ML- and workload-aware modeling and post-silicon optimization.
• Influence across the company and the industry.
• Develop the next generation of technical leaders.
• Generate sustained IP and intellectual contribution.
• MSEE, MSCE, or PhD or equivalent experience demonstrating significant impact in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 18+ years of relevant industry and/or academic experience.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• We would love to see if you have deep roots in RTL, microarchitecture, or backend implementation that allow you to operate fluently from architectural intent down to build realization with history of mentoring engineers into Principal and Distinguished-level roles, and of building durable technical communities in Memory architecture.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 320,000 USD - 488,750 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 19, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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