Senior Architect, NVLink

NVIDIA AI; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Architect (NVLink) to lead architecture efforts for next‑gen chip interconnects. You will craft requirements, collaborate with research, design, software, and product teams, and shepherd NVLink developments through the full lifecycle.

The role emphasizes architecture, verification, and implementation across teams, with strong C++ and Verilog skills and a drive to deliver high-performance, secure interconnect solutions.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with architecture, design, and verification in ASIC/SoC contexts.
• Strong programming ability in C++ and Verilog.

Responsibilities

• Researching and crafting architecture solutions for chip-to-chip communication, optimizing for performance, area, power, security, and resiliency.
• Defining interfaces and flows between NVLink blocks and other chip components.
• Architectural modeling, validation, definition and documentation.
• Driving implementation across design, verification, firmware and software teams.
• Defining NVLink fabric architecture and network configuration/management flows.

Skills

C++

Verilog

Architectural modeling

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Requisition ID: JR2022626

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

We are now looking for a Senior Architect (NVLink)! NVIDIA is seeking an experienced technical leader passionate about defining advanced chip interconnects and protocols. You’ll be part of a team responsible for defining next generation communications standards and products building on our current NVLink technology. The job scope ranges from developing initial product requirements, working with research, other architects, software/firmware and product development teams to shepherd the design through all phases of the product lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing

• Researching and crafting architecture solutions for chip-to-chip communication, optimizing for performance, area, power, security, and resiliency
• Working with other design teams to define interfaces and flows between NVLink blocks and the rest of the chip
• Architectural modeling, validation, definition and documentation
• Driving implementation across design, verification, firmware and software teams
• Working with switch teams to define NVLink fabric architecture
• Defining network configuration and management flows

What We Need To See

• You have a MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• At least 8+ Years of relevant experience in some combination of architecture, design, and verification
• Firsthand work experience with innovative ASIC design processes
• You've completed and shipped multiple projects and are skilled at processor and I/O Architecture.
• Programming abilities in C++, Verilog
• A self-starter excited to work as part of a small dynamic team

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. If you're creative, autonomous and love a challenge, 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 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 August 7, 2026.

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