Senior Deep Learning Performance Architect - LPU

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Deep Learning Performance Architect - LPU. It pays $152k-$242k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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Level rates this role Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
The posting allows some remote work.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 2,700+ other open roles at NVIDIA.

AI in this role

We are now looking for a Senior Deep Learning Performance Architect!

NVIDIA seeks a Senior DL Performance Architect to join our group of pioneers who enjoy pushing AI Inference performance boundaries. Our team focuses on ambitious hardware-software co-design to speed AI Inference workloads. This role gives an outstanding opportunity to develop world-class performance strategies, guide future GPU architecture decisions, and lead AI innovation. If you are passionate about AI efficiency Pareto curves, have a proven record of modeling LLM performance and architecting AI systems, and enjoy optimizing every cycle, this role may be perfect for you!

What you'll be doing:

Design novel GPU and system architectures to advance the forefront of AI Inference performance and efficiency
Construct, investigate, and test popular deep learning algorithms and applications
Understand and analyze the relationship between hardware and software architectures as it influences future algorithms and applications
Build efficient power and performance models of AI inference stack, while capturing minimal but significant information to guide next-gen HW architecture
Collaborate across the company to guide the direction of AI, working with software, research, and product teams

What we need to see:

A MS or PhD in a relevant field (CS, EE, Math) or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of relevant experience
Strong mathematical foundation in machine learning and deep learning
Expert programming skills in C, C++, and/or Python
Familiarity with GPU computing (CUDA or similar) and HPC (MPI, OpenMP) stack
Strong knowledge and coursework in computer architecture

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Background with systems-level performance modeling, profiling, and analysis
Experience in characterizing and modeling system-level performance, accomplishing comparison studies, and documenting and publishing results
Background in improving AI Inference workloads by developing CUDA kernels or compilers for custom ASIC hardware

#LI-Hybrid

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3; and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 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

Senior Deep Learning Performance Architect - LPU at NVIDIA rates 90 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

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

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Key facts

Senior Deep Learning Performance Architect - LPU is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The listed salary is $152k-$242k a year.
The role is based in US, CA, Remote and is marked remote.
The job was posted on August 11, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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