Location
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
$184,000 - $356,500 per year
Job description
The Senior Accelerated Computing Architect at NVIDIA will focus on developing software and system architectures for high performance computing, machine learning, and AI. This role involves optimizing performance on NVIDIA GPUs and collaborating with various teams to guide accelerated computing initiatives. The architect will also engage in software-hardware co-design and contribute to the documentation of their work through publications and patents. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a technology-driven environment.
Requirements
- An MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of relevant work experience.
- Strong mathematical fundamentals, including linear algebra and numerical methods.
- Hands-on experience with the massively parallel GPU programming model, such as CUDA or OpenCL.
- Strong knowledge of C and C++ with a solid understanding of software design and algorithms.
- Good communication and organization skills, with a logical approach to problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-depth analysis and optimization for NVIDIA GPUs.
- Create and optimize core parallel algorithms and data structures.
- Analyze the interplay of hardware and software architectures on core algorithms.
- Collaborate with hardware design, software engineering, product, and research teams.
- Engage in accelerated computing applications for software-hardware co-design.
- Write and present work through white papers, conference publications, and patents.
Benefits
- Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
355
FY2026
Approval rate
99.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
7,667
FY2026
Entry-level share
11.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-37%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-83%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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