Senior System and Scheduling Architect – GPU

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior System and Scheduling Architect – GPU in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $152k-$242k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

Level's read on this job

Builds AI ●●●● is how Level rates this role: the job is building AI systems.
The posting mentions C, CUDA and computer architecture among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
NVIDIA has 2,700+ other open roles on Level.
Posted in the last few days.

AI in this role

Design next-generation GPU system interfaces and processor scheduling architectures to power AI and accelerated computing workloads.

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We are now looking for a Senior GPU system and process scheduling architect! NVIDIA is seeking outstanding system architects to design the next generation GPU system interface. This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting the field of artificial intelligence and product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars. 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 of tomorrow.

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
5+ years of meaningful work experience
Work experience coding 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 memory isolation and security, firmware, process scheduling, OpenGL, DX, CUDA, DL/ML, PCIe, AXI, NVLink, and/or CXL
Knowledge of Perl or Python

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Do you want to work at the boundary of software, hardware, and forefront of technology? Would you love the challenge of crafting the highest performance chips in the industry? If so, we want to hear from you.

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 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 October 27, 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 System and Scheduling Architect – GPU at NVIDIA rates 80 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

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

Key facts

Senior System and Scheduling Architect – GPU 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, Santa Clara.
The job was posted on October 23, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

Prepare for this job

Built from this posting and from similar jobs on Level.

Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Computer ArchitectureGPUSystem ArchitectureProcess SchedulingCCUDA

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where computer architecture was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where gpu was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where system architecture was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where process scheduling was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used C in your day-to-day work.

Adapt your resume

List these exact terms on your resume: Computer Architecture, GPU, System Architecture, Process Scheduling, and C. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
Lead with what you built, trained or shipped. This role is judged on the AI system itself, not the tools around it.

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