We are now looking for a CPU System Software Architect!
Do you want to be a part of the Artificial Intelligence Revolution? Would you like to work with world-class systems architects and deep learning professionals to define the next generation CPUs and System on Chips? NVIDIA is developing processor and system architectures that are at the forefront of accelerating agentic AI, building data centers, and enabling other high-performance computing applications. We are architecting the most advanced CPUs and SoC's in the world for these applications and are looking for software architects to join our effort. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work with teams to maximize the potential of our SoC products, bringing together NVIDIA CPUs, GPUs, custom processors and accelerators. Your role will be cross disciplinary, collaborating with industry partners, customers, internal architects, software, ASIC design, verification, and platform teams. Our software architects excel at pushing the state of the art, while making the best engineering trade-offs.
What you’ll be doing:
Collaborate with Hardware and Software Engineers to craft the next generation CPUs and SoCs
Bring a deep understanding of Software Architecture, system software technologies, and modern OSes to drive hardware architecture decisions
Provide direction and advice for designing optimized solutions to various software engineering organizations
Collaborate with key partners to customize solutions to meet their requirements
Research upcoming industry directions for NVIDIA's key markets and provide engagement advice to Sr. Management
What we need to see:
You have a MS or PhD degree in computer or electrical engineering or equivalent experience
15+ years of software and/or architecture experience with CPUs and SoCs.
A deep knowledge of OS/driver software stacks, e.g., Linux and a very strong Software development background with C
Excellent communication skills to describe hard problems in simple terms and drive multi-functional groups to efficient engineering solutions
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a global team
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Excellent understanding of processor architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, x86
Background with virtualization technologies and hypervisors
Familiarity with CPU and SoC security architecture, such as ARM Confidential Compute
Experience in working with the Linux open source community
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. If you're creative, autonomous and love a challenge, 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 for Level 6, and 320,000 USD - 488,750 USD for Level 7.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 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.Skills Required
- MS or PhD in computer or electrical engineering or equivalent experience
- 15+ years of software and/or architecture experience with CPUs and SoCs
- Deep knowledge of OS/driver software stacks (e.g., Linux)
- Very strong software development background with C
- Excellent communication skills to describe hard problems and drive cross-functional teams
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a global team
- Understanding of processor architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, x86
- Background with virtualization technologies and hypervisors
- Familiarity with CPU and SoC security architecture (e.g., ARM Confidential Compute)
- Experience working with the Linux open source community
NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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What We Do
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.”
