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Senior Architect, SOC Modeling

NVIDIASoftware EngineeringPosted Oct 30, 2026Live · checked 17 hr. ago

Tech mentioned

  • Python
  • C++
  • Docker
Location
Santa Clara, CA, US
Workplace
On-site
Salary
Not listed
Seniority
Senior
Employment
Full-time
Team
Not specified

NVIDIA Architecture Modeling group is looking for Architects, Functional Modeling Engineers, and Simulation experts to join various architecture efforts across GPU/ SOC Architecture teams. A key part of NVIDIA's strength is to innovate in parallel computing fields, delivering the highest performance in the world for high-performance computing. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our SoC and Systems architecture and maintain our leadership. In this position, you will be working with other world-class architects on modeling, analysis and validation of chip & system architectures and features that advance the state of art in performance and efficiency.


What you'll be doing:

  • Modeling and analysis of SoC & Systems algorithms and features, across datacenter, automotive, and client products
  • Build and deliver platforms for SOC's that enable left shift for the SW teams aligned with project milestones
  • Work closely with the SOC architects and guide modeling teams to deliver high-quality functional models that involve SOC+GPU use cases
  • Collaborate with our EDA partners to align on customer-facing technologies
  • Develop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures/features and code coverage analysis and reporting
  • Ensure alignment between the various modeling teams at NVIDIA, GPU modeling teams, and modeling teams overseas

What we need to see:

  • Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related relevant field (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Strong programming ability: C++, C along with a good understanding of build systems (CMAKE, make) , toolchains (GCC, MSVC) and libraries (STL, BOOST)
  • Computer Architecture background with experience in modelling with SystemC & TLM preferred
  • Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, Perl
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a distributed team environment

#ArchitectYourFuture

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. 

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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.

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