Senior Architect, Data Center Modeling

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a senior software architect to lead cost and power modeling for datacenter‑scale platforms. You will set architectural direction, build key models, and improve performance through Python‑based solutions.

You will evangelize AI‑driven design patterns, implement dev‑ops best practices, and contribute hands‑on to a critical codebase that shapes the future of HPC and AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields or equivalent experience (MS preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in systems architecture and modeling, especially performance, power, or cost modeling of distributed systems.
• Exceptional programming skills in Python, accompanied by strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with success contributing to projects within multi‑discipline teams.
• Proven track record of contributions to scaled Python‑based software projects.

Responsibilities

• Guide software design, architecture, and implementation of cost and power modeling for datacenter‑scale platforms.
• Advocate AI‑driven software architecture patterns to accelerate development and improve performance and code quality.
• Implement industry‑leading software and dev‑ops practices for growing teams and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Performance modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree or MS in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Pandas

Job description

What you'll be doing:

Guiding the fundamental software design, architecture, and implementation of cost and power modeling of datacenter‑scale accelerated computing platforms

Evangelizing modern software architecture design patterns and tools, including AI‑driven solutions, to accelerate development, enhance performance, and improve code quality across the team.

Implementing industry‑leading software and dev‑ops best practices tailored for rapidly growing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Making hands‑on and significant contributions to a business‑critical codebase, directly impacting the future of high‑performance computing and AI technologies.

What we need to see:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields or equivalent experience (MS preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in systems architecture and modeling, especially performance, power, or cost modeling of distributed systems.
• Exceptional programming skills in Python, accompanied by strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with success contributing to projects within multi‑discipline teams.
• Proven track record of contributions to scaled Python‑based software projects.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with accelerated server architecture design and deployment, especially up to hyperscale.
• Background in parallel computing, server architecture, or datacenter design.
• An excitement and curiosity about the future of accelerated computing and AI
• Expertise in data analysis and visualization, especially pandas and associated technologies
• A love of technology and passion for your work!

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 for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 13, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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