Location
Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Durham, NC, Boulder, CO, Redmond, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/12/2026
Compensation
$272,000 - $488,750 per year
Job description
The CPU System Software Architect role at NVIDIA focuses on collaborating with world-class systems architects and deep learning professionals to define next-generation CPUs and System on Chips (SoCs). This position involves maximizing the potential of SoC products by working with various teams, including hardware and software engineers. The architect will drive hardware architecture decisions based on a deep understanding of software architecture and system software technologies. The role requires excellent communication and analytical skills to engage with partners and provide strategic direction.
Requirements
- You have a MS or PhD degree in computer or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years of software and/or architecture experience with CPUs and SoCs.
- A deep knowledge of OS/driver software stacks, e.g., Linux and a very strong software development background with C.
- Excellent communication skills to describe hard problems in simple terms and drive multi-functional groups to efficient engineering solutions.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a global team.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Hardware and Software Engineers to craft the next generation CPUs and SoCs.
- Bring a deep understanding of Software Architecture, system software technologies, and modern OSes to drive hardware architecture decisions.
- Provide direction and advice for designing optimized solutions to various software engineering organizations.
- Collaborate with key partners to customize solutions to meet their requirements.
- Research upcoming industry directions for NVIDIA's key markets and provide engagement advice to Sr. Management.
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.
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