We are now looking for a GeForce NOW Platform Architect. GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's Cloud Gaming service streaming games at the highest quality to any and every user regardless of their device types and capabilities – low-end PCs, Macs, or mobile devices. Using the most advanced GPUs and NVIDIA proprietary software, GeForce NOW transforms the gaming experience with always up-to-date games on always latest hardware, a streaming experience rivaling that of a local PC, and near-instant launch – just click and play!
For more details see http://www.geforce.com/geforce-now?nvid=nv-int-gn-4.
The GeForce NOW Platform Architecture team is responsible for the Architecture, Performance and Efficiency of Cloud Gaming Servers used in current and upcoming hardware generations.
What you'll be doing:
Driving Performance analysis of current and next generation Cloud Gaming Hardware and finding bottlenecks.
Improving Gaming performance by driving optimizations at different levels of the Software stack including but not limited to Hypervisor, Driver and Firmware.
Influencing future system design.
Engaging with ODM and driving design reviews.
Enhancing Performance analysis tools and simulators.
What we need to see:
MS or BS, CS/EE (or equivalent experience) and at least 14+ years of related industry experience
Proven experience in System Software, Diagnostic Software, Hardware Reliability of GPU, CPU, Memory Controller, PCIe and Storage
Experience with BIOS, BMC and Firmware
Experience with Kernel Mode Drivers and OS/Hypervisor on Windows/Linux
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Knowledge of Graphics APIs like Direct X, Vulkan and Metal
Knowledge of CPU/GPU/Accelerator Profiling tools
Development with C/C++
Experience with virtualization technologies
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and versatile people in the world working with us, and our engineering teams are growing fast in some of the most impactful fields of our generation: Cloud Systems, High-Performance Computing, and Cloud Gaming. If you're a creative engineer who enjoys autonomy and shares our passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.Skills Required
- MS or BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- At least 14+ years of related industry experience
- Proven experience with System Software, Diagnostic Software, Hardware Reliability
- Experience with BIOS, BMC and Firmware
- Experience with Kernel Mode Drivers and OS/Hypervisor on Windows/Linux
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.
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NVIDIA’s 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 — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”
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