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Senior Architect, GPU and SoC Modeling

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/15/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

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

The Senior Architect for GPUs and SoCs will join NVIDIA's Architecture Modelling group, focusing on innovating in graphics and parallel computing. This role involves working with world-class architects to model, analyze, and validate chip architectures that enhance performance and efficiency. The position requires collaboration across various modeling teams and mentoring younger engineers. The ideal candidate will contribute to developing AI-based tools and improving GPU architecture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience, or MS with 5+ years of experience, or PhD with 2+ years of experience.
  • Strong programming ability in C++ and C, with a good understanding of build systems, toolchains, and libraries.
  • Computer Architecture background with experience in modeling using SystemC and TLM preferred.
  • Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, and Perl.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Model and analyze graphics and/or SOC algorithms and features.
  • Document, design, and develop tools to analyze, simulate, validate, and verify models.
  • Familiarize with different models used at NVIDIA and assist with feature implementation.
  • Develop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures and features.
  • Conduct code coverage analysis and reporting.
  • Mentor younger engineers and promote good coding practices.
  • Learn about newer modeling techniques and frameworks, and evaluate solutions for team needs.
  • Help develop AI-based tools to increase efficiency.

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%

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Initial approvals by fiscal year

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