Senior AI Training Performance Architect

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
184K-357K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role
Analyze, profile, and optimize AI training workloads on NVIDIA GPUs across the hardware/software stack. Implement production-quality software, build MLPerf training submissions, model workloads in simulators, and develop automation tools to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
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We are now looking for a Senior AI Training Performance Architect

NVIDIA is seeking a senior engineer who is obsessed with performance analysis and optimization to help us squeeze every last clock cycle out of AI training, the workload driving the design and construction of the largest and most powerful compute systems in the world. If you are willing to work across all layers of the hardware/software stack - from GPU architecture to the application code - to achieve peak performance, we want to hear from you. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the hardware and software roadmap in a fast-growing technology company that leads the AI revolution. Join us and help design and build the world's most powerful compute systems!

What you will be doing:

  • Understand, analyze, profile, and optimize AI training workloads on state-of-the-art hardware and software platforms.

  • Identifying performance bottlenecks of AI training on GPUs, prioritizing and then solving problems across the key AI training workloads.

  • Implement production-quality software across multiple layers of NVIDIA's deep learning platform stack, from drivers to DL frameworks.

  • Build and support NVIDIA submissions for MLPerf Training benchmarks.

  • Implement key DL training workloads in NVIDIA's proprietary processor and system simulators to enable future architecture studies.

  • Develop tools to automate workload analysis, optimization, and other critical workflows.

What we want to see:

  • PhD in CS, EE or CSEE (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of relevant experience; or MS with 8+ years of experience.

  • Strong background in deep learning and neural networks, particularly in training.

  • Solid understanding of computer architecture and familiarity with GPU architecture fundamentals.

  • Proven background in analyzing and tuning application performance.

  • Proven experience with processor and system-level performance modeling.

  • Proficiency in programming with C++, Python, and CUDA.

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 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 July 28, 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.

Skills Required

  • PhD in CS, EE or CSEE (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years; or MS with 8+ years of experience.
  • Strong background in deep learning and neural networks, particularly in training.
  • Solid understanding of computer architecture and familiarity with GPU architecture fundamentals.
  • Proven background in analyzing and tuning application performance.
  • Proven experience with processor and system-level performance modeling.
  • Proficiency in programming with C++, Python, and CUDA.

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

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.”

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