Senior GPU PCIe and Boot Architect

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior GPU PCIe and Boot Architect in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $184k-$288k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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AI in this role

We are looking for a Senior GPU PCIe and Boot architect. NVIDIA is seeking outstanding engineers to design the architecture and infrastructure for boot, PCIe/CXL enumeration, and capability discovery. This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company affecting product lines ranging from consumer graphics, self-driving cars, and artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing!

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
Constantly learning and growing!

What we need to see:

BS or MS in compute architecture, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (or related degree) or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience crafting production code in C or C++
Course work or industry experience in Computer Architecture, Operation systems, and/or system architecture

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!

#LI-Hybrid

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary range for this position is 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD.

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 GPU PCIe and Boot Architect at NVIDIA rates 43 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

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

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