Senior Architect

Nvidia

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Work type
Remote
Location
CAMA
Salary
$224,000–$356,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Above market

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This role pays more than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $151,600–$235,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $290k versus about $194k for comparable roles.

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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 1792 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 1179 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Architect

The Senior Architect will join the team developing software infrastructure for scientific discovery, specifically focusing on the NVIDIA ALCHEMI platform. This technical leader will translate research into software tools for chemistry and materials science by designing developer tools, APIs, and workflows. Daily responsibilities include engaging with internal and external stakeholders to prioritize features, translating advances in ML interatomic potentials, generative modeling, and quantum chemistry into product direction. The role requires expertise in GPU-accelerated computing, modern ML frameworks, and parallel programming. Candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent experience in computational chemistry, materials science, or computer science. You will architect scientific software and developer platforms to solve complex problems in molecular modeling and materials discovery, representing the organization at scientific conferences and workshops to guide technical priorities.

What does a Architect earn?

Median $222500 from 44 postings across 24 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design developer tools, APIs, and workflows for chemistry and materials science.
  • Translate advances in ML interatomic potentials, generative modeling, and quantum chemistry into product direction.
  • Shape and prioritize features for NVIDIA ALCHEMI and related software efforts.
  • Serve as the technical SME for internal and external stakeholders, customers, and product teams.
  • Integrate inputs from researchers and partners to guide software development priorities.
  • Represent NVIDIA at leading scientific conferences, workshops, and industry events.
  • Architect scientific software, developer platforms, and technical products.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in computational chemistry, materials science, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience building AI or machine learning software for chemistry or materials applications.
  • Strong experience with GPU-accelerated computing and modern ML frameworks.
  • Deep knowledge of machine learning interatomic potentials, generative modeling, and quantum chemistry workflows.
  • Experience architecting scientific software, developer platforms, or technical products.
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • High-impact publications in AI for chemistry, molecular modeling, or materials discovery (preferred).
  • Experience with CUDA, parallel programming, or performance-focused software development (preferred).

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