Principal System Architect, GPU

Nvidia

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Remote · Santa Clara, CA · Hillsboro, OR · Redmond, WA Posted 15 days ago $272,000$431,250 / year

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TL;DR

NVIDIA seeks a Principal System Architect to lead the development of high-performance GPU systems, requiring over 15 years of SoC architecture experience. This senior role involves defining and driving complex GPU architectures, evaluating power and performance trade-offs, and enhancing scalability through innovative methodology and tool improvements. The architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams including RTL, verification, physical design, firmware, and software to integrate system components effectively. Key responsibilities include optimizing memory architecture, test infrastructure, and power management while providing mentorship and fostering a culture of excellence. Ideal candidates possess deep expertise in SoC fundamentals, silicon bring-up, and GPU or AI accelerator architecture, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Skills

SoC GPU AI RTL Verification Physical_design Firmware Software Memory_architecture Power_management High-level_programming_languages Silicon_bring-up Debugging Documentation Networking Multi-GPU_systems Packaging_technologies AI_workload_characteristics CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Define and drive architecture for complex GPU products to meet ambitious performance goals.
  • Guide power and performance evaluations to identify optimal chip construction and system design.
  • Lead improvements in SoC methodology and tools to enhance scalability and efficiency.
  • Specify and optimize memory architecture, test infrastructure, and power management subsystems.
  • Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • Over 15 years of experience in SoC architecture development or similar technical leadership roles.
  • Proven track record of defining and delivering multiple high-volume SoC systems.
  • Proficiency in evaluating power/performance and architectural modeling using high-level programming languages.
  • Strong understanding of SoC system fundamentals, including memory hierarchy and test methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up, debug, and tuning processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration skills to influence across organizations.
  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Market check

Salary context

This $272,000–$431,250 range sits above 98% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$167,550$250,700

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$184,937$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 801 open roles on FindRole.

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