GPU Architecture Engineer - New College Grad 2026

Nvidia

Actively hiring
Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US Posted 58 days ago $124,000–$195,500 / year
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TL;DR

As a senior GPU architect joining our cutting-edge AI computing team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the company’s technological leadership by developing and enhancing features for future GPU architectures. Your daily responsibilities include contributing to GPU Architecture Simulators, creating test plans, debugging tests on simulators, and validating performance models using C++, Python, CUDA, DX, and Vulkan. You will also model new graphics and parallel processing capabilities, requiring a deep understanding of computer architecture and parallel programming. Ideal candidates hold an MS or PhD in CS, EE, math, or a related field, with strong experience in machine learning, deep learning, and signal processing, making this role crucial for driving innovation at scale within our rapidly expanding tech landscape.

Skills

C++ Python CUDA DX Vulkan C Computer Architecture Parallel Programming Machine Learning Deep Learning Graphics Algorithms Signal Processing

What you'll do

  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of GPU Architecture Simulators.
  • Model future GPU graphics and parallel processing architectures using C++ and Python.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and infrastructure for GPU testing.
  • Debug tests on architecture simulators to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Create tools to validate performance models and verify functional models.

What we're looking for

  • Pursuing or completed an MS or PhD in CS, EE, math, or related field.
  • Strong proficiency in C++, Python, and C programming languages.
  • Deep expertise in computer architecture and parallel programming concepts.
  • Experience with machine learning/deep learning, graphics algorithms, or signal processing.
  • Prior experience in GPU architecture development and testing infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with CUDA, DirectX (DX), and Vulkan for graphics programming.

Market check

Salary context

This $124,000–$195,500 range sits above 21% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$157,600–$241,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$167,375–$235,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

Nvidia currently has 802 open roles on FindRole.

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