--- title: Senior Architect, NVLink at NVIDIA in Westford, MA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Senior Architect, NVLink role in Westford, MA. Pays $184K–$287.5K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-architect-nvlink-at-nvidia-01a0b0d7-db73-7789-9e8c-0d4d883b6514 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Senior Architect, NVLink in Westford, MA. Pays $184K–$287.5K per year. Full-time role. Requires 8+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/s5osrb.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** | Westford, MA | | **Salary** | $184K/yr - $287.5K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 12, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** NVIDIA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3,120 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NVIDIA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $237,000 – $352,000 a year (median $290,000). ## Description We are now looking for a Senior Architect (NVLink)! NVIDIA is seeking an experienced technical leader passionate about defining advanced chip interconnects and protocols. You’ll be part of a team responsible for defining next generation communications standards and products building on our current NVLink technology. The job scope ranges from developing initial product requirements, working with research, other architects, software/firmware and product development teams to shepherd the design through all phases of the product lifecycle. **What you will be doing:** - Researching and crafting architecture solutions for chip-to-chip communication, optimizing for performance, area, power, security, and resiliency - Working with other design teams to define interfaces and flows between NVLink blocks and the rest of the chip - Architectural modeling, validation, definition and documentation - Driving implementation across design, verification, firmware and software teams - Working with switch teams to define NVLink fabric architecture - Defining network configuration and management flows **What we need to see:** - You have a MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience) - At least 8+ Years of relevant experience in some combination of architecture, design, and verification - Firsthand work experience with innovative ASIC design processes - You've completed and shipped multiple projects and are skilled at processor and I/O Architecture. - Programming abilities in C++, Verilog - A self-starter excited to work as part of a small dynamic team NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you! #ArchitectYourFuture Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5. 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 November 3, 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. 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