GPU Architecture Engineer - New College Grad 2026
NVIDIAJob Title
GPU Architecture Engineer - New College Grad 2026
Role Summary
Join NVIDIA's GPU architecture team to design and validate features for future GPU graphics and parallel-processing architectures. Work focuses on architecture simulators, performance models, and testing infrastructure to ensure correct and high-performance designs.
Experience Level
Entry-level (new college graduate). Role targets candidates who are pursuing or have recently completed graduate degrees or equivalent experience; suitable for applicants with limited post-degree industry experience.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include developing models, simulators, tests, and tools to validate GPU architecture features and performance.
- Advance GPU architecture simulators, testing infrastructure, and performance metrics.
- Model architecture features using C++ and Python.
- Develop test plans and implement testing infrastructure.
- Debug tests and issues on architecture simulators.
- Develop tools to validate performance models and verify functional models.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and knowledge required to perform the role.
- Strong programming ability in C and C++ and proficiency with Python.
- Deep knowledge of computer architecture and parallel programming.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with machine learning / deep learning, graphics algorithms, or signal processing.
- Prior GPU architecture or microarchitecture experience.
- Experience programming in CUDA and/or graphics APIs such as DirectX or Vulkan.
Education Requirements
Pursuing or recently completed an MS or PhD (or equivalent practical experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
