AI Hardware Architect
Company websitenvidia.com (NVIDIA, opens in new tab)
Base salary $184,000 to $356,500
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA +1 more
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (50 min ago) · observed since
All places named
- Santa Clara, CA
- Austin, TX
About this job
NVIDIA is hiring an AI Hardware Architect to analyze and architect the next generation of Artificial Intelligence hardware. We are looking for special individuals with a passion for delivering innovative products. Together, we will build life-changing AI chips and chiplets for the rapidly growing AI infrastructure market. If you have knowledge of computer architecture, microarchitecture, and chip design, and are looking to learn and grow, this is the opportunity you are looking for.
What you'll be doing:
Work on groundbreaking GPU and CPU systems. Understand them across a range of disciplines and identify areas for improvement.
Study the applications and models running on Nvidia hardware and their architectural implications
Come up with microarchitectural solutions for connectivity, coherency, power management, security, memory management and other SOC level issues.
Understand and help drive implementation of bus protocols, networking protocols, memory access and security solutions across a range of products.
Work with software, firmware, platform and multi-functional teams on system architecture.
Model, analyze, and explain the performance and power advantages of Nvidia solutions.
Guide customers and firmware engineers to extract the most performance from microarchitectural structures.
What we need to see:
Master's Degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of relevant industry experience.
Experience building high performance microarchitectural structures. Experience with industry standard bus protocols.
Clear understanding of the performance, power and security implications of microarchitectural features.
Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
A drive to continuously learn and expand architectural breadth and depth.
Excellent coding and algorithmic thinking skills. Good understanding of LLMs.
Publications or other evidence of original chip/system architecture work is a plus.
Join the future of chip building, you will contribute to innovative products with a dedicated team!
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:184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5.
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.Source: NVIDIA on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
This listingAI Hardware Architect$184,000 to $356,500
Senior Software Engineer, Subnet Management$184,000 to $356,500
Senior Software Engineer, AI Networking$184,000 to $356,500
Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Safety$184,000 to $356,500
Senior Firmware Security Architect, Networking$184,000 to $356,500
Senior Compiler Engineer - AI$184,000 to $287,500
Senior System Software Engineer, Performance - CUDA Driver$184,000 to $356,500
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| AI Hardware Architect (this listing) | $184,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Software Engineer, Subnet Management | $184,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Software Engineer, AI Networking | $184,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Safety | $184,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Firmware Security Architect, Networking | $184,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Compiler Engineer - AI | $184,000 - $287,500 |
| Senior System Software Engineer, Performance - CUDA Driver | $184,000 - $356,500 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, CA, Santa Clara • US, TX, Austin (Levels 4-5 combined)
184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5.
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