NVIDIA’s GPU Architecture Group seeks senior architects to join their team in designing the proprietary profiler subsystem embedded in every GPU, enabling advanced performance optimization. This role involves collaborating closely with global software, hardware, and verification teams to architect next-generation profiling features, build functional models for design refinement and validation, and develop comprehensive test plans. Ideal candidates will possess a master’s or PhD in computer science, engineering, or related fields, along with 3+ years of experience in relevant areas such as ASIC design, verification, or software development. Strong programming skills in C++ and Python are essential, alongside expertise in performance modeling using SystemC and knowledge of AI workloads and GPU architecture. Experience with CPU/GPU profiling tools and a background in high-performance computing applications is highly valued.
Skills
C++
Python
SystemC
GPU
AI
HPC
CI/CD
Git
Linux
CUDA
OpenCL
NVIDIA_Nsight
Perforce
JIRA
Confluence
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Google_Cloud_Platform
Azure
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
What you'll do
Architect features for next generation GPU profiling in collaboration with global teams.
Build functional models to refine and verify hardware designs for GPUs.
Develop test plans and validate designed features rigorously.
Continuously improve understanding of AI workloads, GPU architecture, and profiling software.
Innovate new methods for hardware profiling to enhance performance insights.
What we're looking for
Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of computer architecture, ASIC design/verification, or software development.
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
Solid foundation in hardware performance analysis and modeling.
Experience with GPU profiling tools and parallel algorithm optimization.
Background in AI and high-performance computing applications.
Expertise in working with distributed interdisciplinary teams.
Market check
Salary context
This
$184,000–$287,500
range sits above
78%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$168,000–$258,750
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$188,540–$235,750
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
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Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US139 days ago
$184,000–$287,500
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C++
Python
pandas
GPU
CPU
memory systems
network on chip
parallel computing
datacenter architecture
large scale interconnect architecture
AI tools
performance modeling frameworks