Senior AI Application Developer - GPU and SOC Architecture Modeling

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking architects, software engineers, and AI developers for GenAI applications within the Architecture Modeling group. You will develop scalable GenAI apps, accelerate GPU/SOC architecture modeling, and collaborate with hardware and infra teams to deploy AI-based solutions.

Candidates should have 5+ years in CS/EE, with C++, Python, and hands-on LLM experience; a degree is required. Equity and benefits are included; applications accepted until June 25, 2026.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with 5+ years in related areas.
• Proficiency in C++, Python and AI frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs and multimodal models.
• Background in Computer Architecture and modeling is a plus.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy scalable GenAI applications integrated with existing workflows.
• Use AI tools to accelerate GPU and SOC architecture modeling.
• Collaborate with hardware architects to design AI-based solutions.
• Improve automated workflows by incorporating LLMs and best practices.
• Research emerging AI technologies to evolve the development ecosystem.

Skills

C++

Python

LLM frameworks

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/EE or related

Tools

LangChain

LangSmith

Claude Agent SDK

Nemo Agent Toolkit

Job description

Our work at NVIDIA is dedicated towards a computing model focused on visual and AI computing. For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics, with our invention of the GPU. The GPU has also shown to be spectacularly effective at solving some of the most complex problems in computer science. Today, NVIDIA’s GPU simulates human intelligence, running deep learning algorithms and acting as the brain of computers, robots and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. We are looking to grow our company and teams with the smartest people in the world and there has never been a more exciting time to join our team!

NVIDIA Architecture Modeling group is looking for Architects, Software Engineers, and AI application developers to join our various architecture efforts across GPU’s and SOC’s. In this position, you will be working with other world-class architects on enabling state-of-the-art GenAI applications integrated with simulation platform and architecture teams’ process workflows.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and deploy scalable GenAI applications that integrate with existing workflows and enhance overall productivity

• Use state-of-the-art AI tools and techniques to accelerate GPU/ SOC Architecture modeling

• Work with hardware architects to identify how to best design, customize, and deploy AI-based solutions to their specific problem domains.

• Collaborate with infrastructure engineers to improve existing automated workflows by incorporating LLMs and establishing best practices for future solutions.

• Research emerging AI technologies and engineering best practices to continuously evolve our development ecosystem and maintain a competitive edge

What we need to see:

• BS, MS, PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldwith 5+ years of experience in related areas

• Proficiency in C++, Python and ML frameworks like LangChain, LangSmith, Claude Agent SDK, Nemo Agent Toolkit, or other AI agentic tools

• Hands-on experience with LLMs (e.g. GPT, Claude, Llama) and multimodal models

• Background in Computer Architecture with experience in modeling is a plus

• Strong collaboration skills with design and engineering teams

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with a track record of driving issues to closure

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 25, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.