--- title: Principal GPU Memory Architect at NVIDIA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Principal GPU Memory Architect role in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $272K–$431.2K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/principal-gpu-memory-architect-at-nvidia-01a0b248-0799-7013-822c-c89e5a129197 date: 2026-10-09T00:15:59Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Principal GPU Memory Architect in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $272K–$431.2K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m0puk5.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Santa Clara, CA | | **Salary** | $272K/yr - $431.2K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 06, 2026 | ## Description NVIDIA is seeking a world-class computer architect to contribute to the development of future high-performance computing systems, with a focus on enhancing the power-constrained performance of the hardware. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record of understanding and analyzing memory systems architecture to improve performance per watt (perf/W) and performance per millimeter (perf/mm). A broad perspective across the field of computer architecture and depth in the area of power, performance, and area (PPA) analysis is highly desirable. NVIDIA has pioneered programmable GPUs and the CUDA language and is a world leader in high-performance computing technology, with aggressive plans for future processors. This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a fast-moving, technology-focused company. **What you will be doing:** - Develop innovative high-performance processor and system architectures, focusing on the memory system and energy efficiency. - Develop architecture and micro-architecture features to improve the state-of-the-art in GPU memory systems, optimizing along the axes of perf/W, perf/mm, and perf/$. - Develop and enhance architecture prototype models for power and noise analysis. - Participate in performance and power simulation of features to analyze, define, and improve energy per byte. - Analyze benchmarks, application workloads, and performance/power simulation and emulation results to identify areas for architecture optimizations. - Debug power, performance, and functional issues with high-level models, RTL simulation and emulation, silicon, and systems. - Collaborate with outside partners on system infrastructure. **What we want to see:** - 18+ yrs of experience in CPU/GPU architecture, memory systems design with a focus on energy efficiency in the system. - Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Expertise in power analysis and modeling in pipeline-based architectures. - Good understanding of power analysis tools like Ansys Power Artist, Synopsys PTPX, etc. - Experience with C, C++, and some scripting languages. **Ways to stand out from the crowd:** - MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field - Experience with hardware design languages such as Verilog or VHDL - Prior experience in developing and optimizing algorithms for power efficiency - Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive continuous improvement in system architecture - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners. #ArchitectYourFuture Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/). Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 11, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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. ## Skills - Debugging - Scripting - C - Energy Efficiency Practitioner - Linux Perf - CPU/Processor Architecture - Systems Design - Register Transfer Language RTL - Algorithms - Emulation - Continuous Improvement Process - Collaboration - Noise Analysis - C++ - VHDL - Simulations - Hardware Design - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - Systems Architecture - Computer Science - Ansys Simulation Software - Electrical Engineering - GPU Architecture - Communication - Synopsys - Verilog ## Related - [More jobs at NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electrical Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Hardware Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering/hardware-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 273697 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27841 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7387 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5031 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 273697 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27841 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7387 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5031 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)