Senior HPC Architect, Automation and At-Scale Deployment
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 +11 more
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA +11 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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- US, TX, Remote
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- US, AR, Remote
- US, NC, Remote
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- US, UT, Remote
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About this job
NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Make the choice, join our diverse team today!
We are looking for an outstanding hands-on architect/engineer for a Senior HPC architect role to support deployment and bringup of large-scale GPU compute clusters. Be a key player to enable the most exciting computing hardware and software and contribute to the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and GPU computing. Provide insights on and implement at-scale system administration and tuning mechanisms for large-scale compute runs. You will work with the latest accelerated computing and Deep Learning software and hardware platforms, and with many scientific researchers, developers, and customers to craft improved workflows and develop new, leading differentiated solutions. You will interact with HPC, OS, GPU compute, and systems specialist to architect, develop and bring up large scale performance platforms.
What you’ll be doing:
Provide engineering solutions to operationalize the latest GPU Computing products and software stacks, ensure technical relationships with internal and external engineering teams, and assisting systems, machine learning/deep learning engineers in building creative solutions based on NVIDIA technology.
Be an internal reference for system administration, at-scale system analysis, and other datacenter and large-scale GPU-accelerated system solutions among the NVIDIA technical community.
What we need to see:
8+ years of experience using in accelerated computing for datacenter/HPC-based Enterprise computing solutions.
Solid understanding of accelerated computing scheduling and I/O stacks.
C/C++/Python/Bash programming/scripting experience.
Experience working with engineering or academic research community supporting high performance computing or deep learning.
Experience with parallel filesystems.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to multitask effectively in a dynamic environment.
Action driven with strong analytical skills.
Desire to be involved in multiple diverse and innovative projects.
BS (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science. MS or PhD desirable.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Deep Learning framework skills.
Exposure to using and deploying telemetry and visualization pipelines
Exposure to container technology and Linux performance tools.
Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/ We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our world-class engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
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)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($184,000) is above 55% of the 5,063 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 189 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $176,600; the middle half runs from $149,365 to $204,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingSenior HPC Architect, Automation and At-Scale Deployment$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 |
|---|---|
| Senior HPC Architect, Automation and At-Scale Deployment (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: Multiple locations (13) (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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