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Senior Architect, GPU and SoC Modeling

NVIDIA· Architect
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Santa Clara, CA$184k - $287.5kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior architect role focused on modeling, analysis, and validation of GPU and SoC architectures and features, with emphasis on performance and efficiency in NVIDIA's architecture modeling group.

Responsibilities

  • Modeling and analysis of graphics and / or SOC algorithms and features
  • Work in a matrixed environment to document, design, develop tools to analyze and simulate, validate, and verify models
  • Familiarize with the different models (functional and performance) used at Nvidia and assist with feature implementation as required
  • Develop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures/features
  • Code coverage analysis and reporting
  • Mentor younger engineers and promote good coding practices
  • Learn about newer modelling techniques and frameworks, evaluate solutions, and drive change with management
  • Help develop AI based tools to increase efficiency

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience or MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD with 2+ years of experience
  • Strong programming ability: C++, C, build systems (CMAKE, make), toolchains (GCC, MSVC) and libraries (STL, BOOST)
  • Computer Architecture background with experience in modeling with SystemC & TLM preferred
  • Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, Perl
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a distributed team environment

Skills

Required:C++CBuild systemsToolchainsLibraries
Nice to have:SystemCDockerJenkinsPythonPerl

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Benefits (as per company offerings)
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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