Senior Architect, Simulation Kernel Modelling
NVIDIASenior Architect, Simulation Kernel Modelling
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/10/2026
Compensation
$184,000 - $356,500 per year
Job description
This role involves developing tools and libraries for modeling and simulating next-generation chip architectures at NVIDIA. You will support architecture and engineering teams, helping them build efficient hardware models. Your expertise in SystemC, C++, and architecture will be crucial in solving complex modeling problems. This position offers the opportunity to work on transformative technology that impacts software development for NVIDIA hardware.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in the field.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, along with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
- Strong programming skills in C++ and C, with a solid understanding of build systems, toolchains, and libraries.
- Proven background in Computer Architecture with experience in modeling using SystemC and Transaction Level Modelling.
- Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, and Perl.
- Ability to communicate clearly and constructively within a distributed team environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop the tools, libraries, and environments to model and simulate next-generation chip architectures.
- Support the architecture and engineering teams by enabling them to build their models on top of this advanced environment.
- Implement solutions to complex modeling problems using expertise in SystemC, C++, and architecture.
- Guide and influence teams that model GPU features to build efficient hardware models.
- Document, develop, and build tools to analyze, simulate, validate, and verify models with precision.
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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