Senior Graphics and Parallel Programming Architect, Memory Models

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

We are now looking for a Sr Graphics and Parallel Programming Architect, Memory Models! The NVIDIA GPU Architecture group is looking for world class architects and software developers to join and lead our various architecture efforts. A key part of NVIDIA_s strength is to innovate in the graphics and parallel computing fields delivering the highest performance in the world for parallel processing algorithms. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our GPU architecture and maintain our leadership by developing new parallel programming models, new architectures and new infrastructure that is required to make this successful. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing various features in the GPU architecture that advance the state of the art in graphics features, graphics performance, parallel programming models or parallel computing performance. You would interact with other world-class architects and researchers to build simulators and infrastructure to design and validate these new features. What you'll be doing: Design new hardware features for future graphics and parallel processing architectures Develop or enhance graphics or parallel processing algorithms and advance the state of parallel computation Be knowledgeable about future parallel programming models and their impact to hardware Develop software for memory model simulators, enabling the simulator for use by internal and external customers Work in a team to document, design, develop tools to analyze and simulate, validate, and verify functional or performance models Develop tests, testplans, and testing infrastructure for new graphics or parallel processing architectures Be hungry to learn and work on simulators, RTL and real silicon. What we need to see: MS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience. Strong programming ability: C, C++, Perl, Python preferred 10+ years of experience in computer architecture, graphics algorithms, parallel processing, memory model and/or high performance computing Firsthand experience in developing memory model simulators 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 April 13, 2026. 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. NVIDIA is the world leader in accelerated computing. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing to tackle challenges no one else can solve. Our work in AI and digital twins is transforming the world's largest industries and profoundly impacting society. Learn more about NVIDIA.

Requirements

MS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Strong programming ability: C, C++, Perl, Python preferred
10+ years of experience in computer architecture, graphics algorithms, parallel processing, memory model and/or high performance computing
Firsthand experience in developing memory model simulators

Responsibilities

Design new hardware features for future graphics and parallel processing architectures
Develop or enhance graphics or parallel processing algorithms and advance the state of parallel computation
Be knowledgeable about future parallel programming models and their impact to hardware
Develop software for memory model simulators, enabling the simulator for use by internal and external customers
Work in a team to document, design, develop tools to analyze and simulate, validate, and verify functional or performance models
Develop tests, testplans, and testing infrastructure for new graphics or parallel processing architectures
Be hungry to learn and work on simulators, RTL and real silicon.