GPU PCIe and Boot Architect - New College Grad 2026
NVIDIAGPU PCIe and Boot Architect - New College Grad 2026
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/30/2026
Compensation
$124,000 - $241,500 per year
Job description
The GPU PCIe and Boot architect role at NVIDIA involves designing the architecture and infrastructure for boot, PCIe/CXL enumeration, and capability discovery. This position is part of a dynamic architecture team that focuses on the interaction of GPU sub-system modules with the overall system. Engineers will have the opportunity to impact various product lines, including consumer graphics and artificial intelligence. The role emphasizes collaboration with software, hardware, and verification teams globally.
Requirements
- BS or MS in compute architecture, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Course work or industry experience in Computer Architecture, Operating systems, and/or system architecture.
Responsibilities
- Understand how the GPU sub-system modules interoperate and interact with the overall system.
- Architect and plan features in concert with software, hardware, and verification teams.
- Create functional and performance models in C++ along with test plans to validate the features designed.
- Actively support post-silicon validation activities.
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
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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