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Principal Architect, SoC and Systems Modelling

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/10/2026

Compensation

$272,000 - $431,250 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

The Principal Architect for SoC and System performance modelling at NVIDIA will work within the Architecture Modeling group to innovate in parallel computing and enhance SoC and Systems architecture. This role involves collaborating with world-class architects to model, analyze, and validate chip and system architectures. The focus is on improving performance and efficiency while mentoring early engineers and driving the adoption of new modeling techniques. The position requires strong programming skills and a solid background in computer architecture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of relevant work experience, or 12+ years with a Master's degree, or 7+ years with a PhD.
  • Strong programming ability in C++ and C, with knowledge of build systems, toolchains, and libraries.
  • Experience in computer architecture modeling with C++ and/or SystemC.
  • Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, and Perl.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Model and analyze SoC and Systems algorithms and features.
  • Work in a matrixed environment to document, design, and develop tools for analysis and simulation.
  • Familiarize with different models used at NVIDIA and assist in feature implementation.
  • Develop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures and features.
  • Mentor early engineers and promote good coding practices.
  • Learn and evaluate new modeling techniques and frameworks to drive changes.

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

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