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Senior GPU Architect - Performance and Yield Optimization

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/16/2026

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

NVIDIA is seeking a highly experienced professional to shape GPU architectures that enhance product yield while ensuring performance and simplicity. The role involves analyzing manufacturing defects and developing methods to isolate affected regions. Candidates will build software tools and models to capture architectural requirements and develop optimization techniques for large configuration spaces. This position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and innovative environment focused on the future of computing.

Requirements

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in GPU, CPU, SoC, or complex processor architecture.
  • Strong understanding of GPU architecture and execution pipeline interactions.
  • Proficiency in C++ and/or Python with experience in building architectural models or optimization frameworks.
  • Ability to translate architecture and product requirements into executable analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Shape GPU architectures to improve product yield while maintaining performance.
  • Analyze the impact of manufacturing defects on architectural resources.
  • Develop software tools and models to capture architectural and performance requirements.
  • Create efficient optimization techniques for exploring product configurations.
  • Evaluate yield, performance, area, and complexity to influence production decisions.

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

Approval rate by fiscal year

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

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