Senior Chip Architect, Next Gen Networking

Job Title

Senior Chip Architect, Next Gen Networking

Role Summary

Design and define the architecture for next-generation high-bandwidth, low-latency NVL and Ethernet switch chips used in AI supercomputers and hyperscale data centers. The role covers end-to-end architecture definition across the product lifecycle and requires close collaboration with logic design, firmware, system software, and research teams.

Experience Level

Senior - typically 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include defining architecture, creating specifications, and guiding cross-functional implementation from concept through deployment.

• Define end-to-end architecture and feature set for NVL and Ethernet switch chips across product lifecycle stages.
• Create architectural specifications, design guidelines, and perform trade-off analyses among architecture options.
• Lead research into future architectures and innovations; contribute to patentable ideas.
• Coordinate and integrate work with logic design, firmware, system software, and research groups to ensure successful execution.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams to maintain architectural clarity and quality.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for the role.

• Proven experience in chip architecture, digital design, or design verification.
• Strong understanding of digital ASIC design and the full chip development cycle.
• System-level thinking with the ability to reason across hardware and software boundaries and assess impact on end-to-end performance.
• Comfortable working with RTL, architectural models, and system software to drive architectural decisions.

Nice-to-have:

• Deep knowledge of networking and compute systems.
• Hands-on system architecture experience across networking, CPU/GPU, or memory subsystems.
• Background in in-network computing or data-path acceleration.

Education Requirements

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

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.