Senior GPU PCIe and Boot Architect

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

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Senior GPU PCIe and Boot architect to design the architecture and infrastructure for boot, PCIe/CXL enumeration, and capability discovery. You will collaborate with software, hardware, and verification teams to implement the next iteration of GPUs and create functional models in C++ with robust test plans.

You will also support post-silicon validation activities and continuously learn and grow within a world-class HPC company pushing the boundaries

Qualifications

• BS or MS in compute architecture, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (or related degree) or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience crafting production code in C or C++.
• Course work or industry experience in Computer Architecture, Operating systems, and/or system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Understand how the GPU sub-system modules interoperate and interact with the overall system.
• Architect and plan features with software, hardware, and verification teams to implement the next iteration of GPUs.
• Create functional and performance models, often in C++, with test plans to validate the features you design.
• Actively support post-silicon validation activities.
• Constantly learning and growing.

Skills

C/C++ programming

System architecture

Computer architecture

Education

BS or MS in compute architecture, CS, or EE

Tools

Perl scripting

Job description

We are looking for a Senior GPU PCIe and Boot architect. NVIDIA is seeking outstanding engineers to design the architecture and infrastructure for boot, PCIe/CXL enumeration, and capability discovery. This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company affecting product lines ranging from consumer graphics, self-driving cars, and artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing!

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
• 8+ years of experience crafting production code in C or C++
• 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! #LI-Hybrid

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 January 13, 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.