Senior SOC Architect

We are seeking a highly motivated SoC Architect to join our team and define the next generation of NVIDIA’s high-performance networking SoCs. Our Ethernet and NVL switch silicon powers the world's most advanced AI compute clusters — from hyperscale GPU systems used to train and inference massive foundation models, to the AI factories shaping the future of computing.

As an SoC Architect at NVIDIA, you will drive end-to-end SoC definition, connecting system-level requirements with chip-level implementation across multiple domains. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to craft scalable, power-efficient, and feature-rich SoCs that enable the next leap in networking and AI infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead SoC architecture across multiple teams and disciplines — including firmware, security, debug, power management, and peripheral/IP owners — ensuring holistic architectural alignment and system coherence.
• Ensure next-generation architectures meet the requirements and constraints of all stakeholder teams, and drive clear specification and communication of those requirements.
• Architect and analyze multi-chip solutions, including die-to-die connectivity, chip partitioning, package/board constraints, system requirements, chip fabric, PCIe subsystem and how SoC subsystems must support them.
• Define top-level SoC structure: subsystem partitioning, interconnect, memory subsystem, coherency, clocking, power architecture, and system integration.
• Define system flows: power up sequences, boot sequences, software update.
• Own the SoC architecture specification and guide it throughout the entire product lifecycle — concept, modeling, implementation, and silicon bring-up.
• Perform trade-off analyses across performance, area, power, and feature complexity to drive architectural decisions.
• Collaborate deeply with chip architects, logic design, verification, physical design, firmware, and system software to ensure seamless integration of all SoC components.
• Contribute to innovation and long-term architectural direction, including patent development.

What We Need to See:

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in SoC or chip architecture, microarchitecture, or complex ASIC design
• Strong understanding of SoC fundamentals — interconnects, memory systems, coherency, clock/power architecture, security, and HW/SW integration
• Ability to work across hardware, firmware, and system software boundaries with strong system-level reasoning
• Hands-on experience writing and owning architecture specifications
• Proven ability to collaborate across many teams and drive alignment in complex technical environments

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:

• Expertise in networking, switch silicon, high-speed IO, or data-path acceleration
• Experience defining multi-chip or disaggregated architectures (e.g., chiplets, advanced packaging, die-to-die protocols)
• Experience with fabric and memory subsystem.
• Strong background in system modeling, performance analysis, or traffic simulation
• Experience with security architecture, power management, or debug infrastructure

NVIDIA has some of the most forward-thinking and talented people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you. It’s not just technology though! It is our people, some of the brightest in the world, and our company diverse culture make NVIDIA one of the most fun, innovative and dynamic places to work in the world! At the center of NVIDIA's culture are our core values like innovation, excellence and determination and team, that guide us to be the best we can be.