At a glance
NVIDIA is hiring a Senior System and Scheduling Architect – GPU in Santa Clara, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The description mentions C++, Embedded C and Python. NVIDIA has 149 other openings in the US, 133 of them in Santa Clara, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 211 Software & IT openings in Santa Clara, CA today; the typical one asks for 8 years and advertises about $191,000 a year at the midpoint.
About this role
We are now looking for a Senior GPU system and process scheduling architect! NVIDIA is seeking outstanding system architects to design the next generation GPU system interface. This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting the field of artificial intelligence and product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform of tomorrow.
What you’ll be doing:
- As a member of the architecture team, you will be responsible for understanding how the GPU sub-system modules interoperate and interact with overall system
- You will architect and plan features in concert with software, hardware, and verification teams across the globe to implement the next iteration of GPUs
- Create functional and performance models, often in C++, along with test plans to validate the features you design
- Actively support post-silicon validation activities
- Constantly learning and growing!
What we need to see:
- BS or MS in Compute Architecture, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (or related degree) or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of meaningful work experience
- Work experience coding in C or C++
- Course work or industry experience in Computer Architecture, Operation systems, and/or system architecture
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Knowledge of memory isolation and security, firmware, process scheduling, OpenGL, DX, CUDA, DL/ML, PCIe, AXI, NVLink, and/or CXL
- Knowledge of Perl or Python
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Do you want to work at the boundary of software, hardware, and forefront of technology? Would you love the challenge of crafting the highest performance chips in the industry? If so, we want to hear from you.
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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3; and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from NVIDIA's official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 2, 5:17 AM ET. NVIDIA will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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