Senior GPU Memory Architect

Nvidia

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Santa Clara, CA · Seattle, WA Posted 145 days ago $184,000$287,500 / year

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TL;DR

Join our dynamic team as a senior computer architect to drive the design of next-generation GPU memory systems and on-chip interconnects. You will define innovative features, develop performance models, and evaluate test cases to ensure robust integration while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to translate product requirements into architectural solutions. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in CPU/GPU architecture, memory systems, and network-on-chip design, along with strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python. A background in parallel computing, datacenter architecture, or large-scale interconnects is beneficial, as well as expertise in data analysis using tools like pandas and AI-driven code development and validation. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment focused on cutting-edge technology advancements.

Skills

C C++ Python pandas GPU CPU memory systems network on chip parallel computing datacenter architecture large scale interconnect architecture AI tools performance modeling frameworks

What you'll do

  • Define innovative features for next-generation GPU memory and on-chip interconnect subsystems.
  • Develop and refine performance models to evaluate architectural choices and predict subsystem behavior.
  • Analyze benchmarks and application workloads to identify areas for architecture optimizations.
  • Evaluate test cases to validate performance models and ensure robust feature integration.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to translate product requirements into architectural solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years or MS/PhD with relevant experience in computer engineering/science.
  • Deep understanding of CPU/GPU architecture, memory systems, and network on-chip design.
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, and other scripting languages for large-scale software projects.
  • Expertise in data analysis, visualization using tools like pandas, and performance modeling frameworks.
  • Experience with AI tools for code development, validation, and analysis in high-performance computing environments.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $206k
This role $236k
$153k most similar roles pay here $302k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $177,250–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $236k versus about $206k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 855 open roles on FindRole.

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