Platform Architecture Engineer, GeForce NOW

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking an experienced Platform Architecture Engineer for the GeForce NOW team in Santa Clara, CA. You will architect cloud infrastructure optimized for AI workloads and gaming, performing deep performance and power analyses of GPU/CPU microarchitecture, and deploying AI kernels in diverse system configurations.

You will collaborate with product, engineering, and leadership to guide platform decisions, presenting data-informed recommendations while shaping the next

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, PhD, or equivalent in Computer Engineering, CS, EE, or AI.
• 8+ years of CPU/GPU performance/microarchitecture experience.
• Experience in hardware power and performance analysis.
• Experience optimizing AI, gaming, cloud workloads; code optimization.
• Strong skills in C, C++, Python; experience with AI models deployment.

Responsibilities

• Architect next-gen cloud infrastructure optimized for AI workloads and gaming.
• Perform deep performance and power analysis of GPU/CPU microarchitecture features.
• Deploy, optimize, and benchmark AI/gaming kernels in the cloud across configurations.
• Build models/tools to guide platform decisions balancing performance, power, and cost.
• Present findings to cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and executives.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Performance analysis

Power analysis

AI workloads

Cloud workloads

Microarchitecture

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD or equivalent in Computer/EE/AI

Tools

Scripting languages

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. You will be a part of NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud team that allows users to play high-quality PC games on various devices, without the need for a dedicated gaming PC or console. NVIDIA's GeForce NOW service is built on top of our GPU technology, including our proprietary GPU architectures and software optimizations allowing efficient and high-quality gaming experience even at high resolutions. As an engineer on the GeForce NOW team, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the definition of the next generation cloud platform. You will be at the forefront of transforming the world of computer graphics and accelerated computing by harnessing the unlimited potential of AI.

What you’ll be doing:

Architect next-generation cloud infrastructure optimized for AI workloads alongside gaming Perform deep performance and power analysis of GPU/CPU microarchitecture features for AI inference and gaming workloads Deploy, optimize, and benchmark AI/gaming kernels in the cloud across various system configurations. Build models and tools to guide platform decisions balancing performance, power, and cost Present findings to cross‑functional teams including product, engineering, and executives Collaborate with a team of highly skilled engineers, architects, and researchers, working together to successfully implement world‑class solutions. Your work will directly impact the development of sophisticated computing systems and redefine the limits of what is possible.

What we need to see:

To be successful in this role, you should have: Bachelors, Masters, PhD, or equivalent experience in relevant fields (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, AI). 8+ years of experience in CPU or GPU performance, working on microarchitecture bottleneck analysis. Demonstrated expertise in conducting hardware power and performance analysis with an understanding of microarchitecture design trade‑offs. Experience characterizing and optimizing AI, gaming and/or cloud workloads, including software and compiler‑level optimizations. Strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, and scripting languages, with hands‑on experience configuring, deploying, and running AI models. Good understanding of performance analysis methodologies, including code instrumentation, sampling, and roofline analysis Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with a desire to explore new areas, identify gaps, and think creatively to develop solutions. Ability to analyze complex data, draw insightful conclusions, and form hypotheses to explain findings. Strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas and data concisely to various audiences.

With a competitive salary package and benefits, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward‑thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Are you a creative and autonomous Platform Architecture Engineer, who loves challenges? Do you have a genuine passion for advancing the state of Gaming Platforms across a variety of industries? If so, we want to hear from you. Come join us in these exciting times and make a sizable difference in the exploding world of Gaming! Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 10, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.