GPU PCIe and Boot Architect - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA seeks a qualified architect to understand GPU sub-system interoperations and drive next-generation features across software, hardware, and verification teams globally. You will craft C++ models and test plans to validate new designs, while supporting post-silicon validation and continual professional growth.

The role emphasizes collaboration, architectural planning, and hands-on model-building to deliver high-performance GPUs. Equity and benefits accompany the base compensation.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in compute architecture, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (or related degree) or equivalent experience.
• Course work or industry experience in Computer Architecture, operating systems, and/or system architecture.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer Architecture

Operating Systems

System Architecture

Education

B.S./M.S. in compute architecture or related field

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• 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!

What we need to see:

• BS or MS in compute architecture, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (or related degree) or equivalent experience
• Course work or industry experience in Computer Architecture, Operation systems, and/or system architecture

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• 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 RiscV architecture and microcode development

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love the challenge of creating the highest performance chips in the industry? If so, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 2, and 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 1, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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