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Senior Architect, NVLink

NVIDIA
August 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Westford, Massachusetts, United States
$184,000 - $356,500 USD yearly
SoC Architecture Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Senior Architect, NVLink

Role Summary

Lead the architectural definition of next-generation NVLink chip interconnects and protocols. Collaborate with research, hardware design, verification, firmware, software, and product teams to translate product requirements into validated architecture and drive implementation through the product lifecycle.

Scope includes NVLink fabric architecture, network configuration and management flows, and cross-team coordination to deliver production systems.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting requests at least 8+ years of relevant experience in architecture, design, and verification.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Research and design chip-to-chip communication architectures optimized for performance, area, power, security, and resiliency.
  • Define interfaces and flows between NVLink blocks and other chip components.
  • Perform architectural modeling, validation, and documentation.
  • Drive implementation across design, verification, firmware, and software teams.
  • Collaborate with switch teams to define NVLink fabric architecture and network configuration/management flows.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

  • At least 8+ years of relevant experience in architecture, design, and verification of ASICs, processor, or I/O systems.
  • Practical experience with ASIC design processes and demonstrated record of completing and shipping projects.
  • Strong processor and I/O architecture expertise.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Verilog.
  • Self-starter who can work on a small, dynamic team and coordinate across disciplines.

Education Requirements

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering preferred; or equivalent practical experience.


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.

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Date Posted: 2026-08-03