GPU PCIe and Boot Architect - New College Grad 2027

NVIDIA is hiring a GPU PCIe and Boot Architect - New College Grad 2027 in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $108k-$178k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

AI in this role

Design GPU architecture, PCIe/CXL enumeration, and infrastructure for boot systems supporting AI and graphics computing workloads.

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Our work at NVIDIA is dedicated towards a computing model focused on visual and AI computing. For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics, with our invention of the GPU. The GPU has also shown to be spectacularly effective at solving some of the most complex problems in computer science. Today, NVIDIA’s GPU simulates human intelligence, running deep learning algorithms and acting as the brain of computers, robots and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. We are looking to grow our company and teams with the smartest people in the world and there has never been a more exciting time to join our team!

We are looking for a GPU PCIe and Boot Architect to design the architecture and infrastructure for boot, PCIe/CXL enumeration, and capability discovery.

What you’ll be doing:

As a member of the architecture team, you will be responsible for understanding how the GPU sub-system modules interoperate and interact with overall system
You will architect and plan features in concert with software, hardware, and verification teams across the globe to implement the next iteration of GPUs
Create functional and performance models, often in C++, along with test plans to validate the features you design
Actively support post-silicon validation activities

What we need to see:

Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Computer Architecture, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (or related degree) or equivalent experience
Coursework in Computer Architecture, Operation systems, and/or system architecture
Experience with HW/SW interactions
Experience building software models, diagnostic tests, and/or directed function and performance tests.
Strong Proficiency in C++ (previous project or internship experience is preferred)

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Knowledge of Advanced interconnects (PCIe, AXI, nvlink, or similar)
Experience with scripting languages such as Perl
Understanding of modern security constructs and/or encryption
Knowledge of RiscV architecture and microcode development

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love the challenge of creating the highest performance chips in the industry? If so, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 108,000 USD - 178,250 USD for Level 1, and 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 2.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 10, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

How we rate this

GPU PCIe and Boot Architect - New College Grad 2027 at NVIDIA rates 20 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

GPU PCIe and Boot Architect - New College Grad 2027 is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $108k-$178k a year.
The role is based in US, CA, Santa Clara.
The job was posted on October 6, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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