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Senior Deep Learning Performance Architect - LPU

NVIDIA

Location

remote

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$152,000 - $287,500 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Deep Learning Performance Architect to join a team focused on advancing AI Inference performance through hardware-software co-design. This role offers the opportunity to develop performance strategies, influence GPU architecture decisions, and drive AI innovation. Candidates should have a passion for optimizing AI efficiency and a strong background in modeling LLM performance. The position involves collaboration across various teams to shape the future of AI.

Requirements

  • A MS or PhD in a relevant field (CS, EE, Math) or equivalent experience with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong mathematical foundation in machine learning and deep learning.
  • Expert programming skills in C, C++, and/or Python.
  • Familiarity with GPU computing (CUDA or similar) and HPC (MPI, OpenMP) stack.
  • Strong knowledge and coursework in computer architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Design novel GPU and system architectures to advance AI Inference performance and efficiency.
  • Construct, investigate, and test popular deep learning algorithms and applications.
  • Understand and analyze the relationship between hardware and software architectures as it influences future algorithms and applications.
  • Build efficient power and performance models of the AI inference stack.
  • Collaborate across the company to guide the direction of AI, working with software, research, and product teams.

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

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Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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