GPU System and Scheduling Architect – New College Grad 2026
NVIDIAJob Title
GPU System and Scheduling Architect – New College Grad 2026
Role Summary
Entry-level architect role on the GPU architecture team responsible for designing GPU system interfaces and scheduling features across hardware, firmware, and software stacks. The position contributes to feature definition, performance modeling, and validation for next-generation GPUs.
Experience Level
Entry-level - new college graduate.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include system-level design, modeling, and cross-team coordination:
- Understand interactions between GPU sub-system modules and overall system behavior.
- Architect and plan features in collaboration with software, hardware, and verification teams.
- Create functional and performance models (often in C++) and associated test plans.
- Support post-silicon validation and verification activities.
- Participate in design reviews and produce clear design documentation.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience. Nice-to-have items are listed separately.
- Past experience or practical exposure to computer architecture, operating systems, or system architecture.
- Strong proficiency in C or C++.
- Ability to create test plans and support post-silicon validation activities.
- Effective communication and ability to work with cross-functional, global teams.
- Nice-to-have: knowledge of memory isolation and security, firmware, process scheduling, OpenGL/DirectX, CUDA, DL/ML, PCIe, AXI, NVLink, CXL, or scripting skills (Perl, Python).
Education Requirements
Recently completed an MS or PhD in Computer Architecture, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; course work in computer architecture, operating systems, or system architecture is relevant. Equivalent practical experience is acceptable.
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.
