Senior I/O Subsystem Architect

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 224,000 - 431,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior I/O Architect for the NVLink chip-to-chip team in California. You will define interconnects and protocols, shepherd the design through all phases from requirements to deployment.

Lead cross-functional teams across design, firmware, software, and product development to realize high-performance NVLink C2C architecture with strong security and resiliency.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of relevant experience in architecture, design, and verification.
• Proven experience in link layer architecture (Transaction, Data link, Physical).
• Experience with interconnects (PCIe, UCIE, Chip to Chip) and CHI/CXL/AXI protocols.

Responsibilities

• Research and craft architecture solutions for chip-to-chip communication, optimizing performance, area, power, security, and resiliency.
• Define interfaces and flows between NVLink C2C blocks and the rest of the chip with other design teams.
• Architectural modeling, validation, definition and documentation.
• Drive implementation across design, verification, firmware and software teams.

Skills

I/O Architecture

NVLink C2C

System architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent)

Tools

PCIe

CHI/CXL/AXI

Job description

We are now looking for a Senior I/O Architect for our NVLink chip to chip team!

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 C2C blocks and the rest of the chip
• Architectural modeling, validation, definition and documentation
• Driving implementation across design, verification, firmware and software teams
• Working with various teams to define NVLink C2C architecture

What we need to see:

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of relevant experience in some combination of architecture, design, and verification
• Proven experience over link layer architecture (Transaction layer, Data link layer, Physical layer)
• Experience with existing interconnects (PCIE, UCIE, Chip to Chip links) and knowledge of Industry standard protocols CHI/CXL/AXI
• Able to define system architecture with NVLINK-C2C interconnects and SW stack around it
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams including IP, SoC, physical/package design, firmware, electrical design, and validation to drive interconnect technology development and integration
• Evaluate and trade off technical solutions to meet platform requirements for current and future products
• Have completed and shipped multiple projects and are skilled at I/O Architecture Experience leading projects from concept through product lifecycle, including pathfinding, prototyping, and deployment

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!

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 27, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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