--- title: Senior System Simulation Architect at NVIDIA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Senior System Simulation Architect role in Hillsboro, OR. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-system-simulation-architect-at-nvidia-01a0b375-c4b7-78b8-b07d-538d80c7ea32 date: 2026-10-09T00:16:00Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Senior System Simulation Architect in Hillsboro, OR. Pays $184K–$287.5K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/zj0vj2.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** | Hillsboro, OR | | **Salary** | $184K/yr - $287.5K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 06, 2026 | ## Description Do you want to help drive the development of CPU architectures to fuel the explosive growth in artificial intelligence (AI) / deep learning (DL), high-performance computing (HPC), gaming, virtual reality, and autonomous vehicles? Come join the CPU performance architecture team as a Senior System Simulation Architect and help us push performance boundaries for NVIDIA’s line of CPU products! **What you’ll be doing:** - Develop full-system functional models capable of running complex multi-threaded heterogeneous (CPU/GPU) workloads – with special focus on the CPU subsystem. - Integrate functional models from various frameworks with RTL simulators and emulators, hardware (HW-in-the-loop), and detailed performance models. - Bring up system and application software in simulation and emulation – including firmware, Linux, drivers, benchmarks, and CPU/GPU workloads such as deep-learning (DL) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. - Port/extend/develop system software (firmware, OS, and drivers) to meet workload simulation needs. - Support CPU architects and performance engineers in their use of functional models, performance models, and emulation to drive next-generation CPU architectures. **What we need to see:** - BS/MS in EE, CE, or CS or equivalent experience - 6 or more years of relevant experience - Excellent C/C++/Python programming skills - Experience in development of functional simulators and/or low-level software (OS, firmware, drivers); preferably both - Excellent debugging skills – of both system software/firmware and application software - Experience with the ARM ISA - Excellent communication and teamwork skills **Ways to stand out from the crowd:** - Experience working with hardware emulators and/or FPGAs - Background in CPU workload analysis (SimPoint, etc.) - Experience with Linux kernel bringup and debug - Familiarity with CUDA - Experience with CPU/GPU application development and optimization in Pytorch, TensorFlow, and similar frameworks NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, delivering breakthroughs in AI, HPC, and advanced system design. Our technologies power transformative applications across industries — from robotics and autonomous vehicles to healthcare and climate research. With the introduction of the Grace CPU Superchip, and more recently, the announcement of the Vera CPU, NVIDIA has expanded into the CPU server market, complementing our world-class GPUs and SoCs. These CPUs play a critical role in orchestrating complex workloads with exceptional performance-per-watt efficiency. The CPU architecture team is driving innovations that integrate seamlessly with NVIDIA’s broader technology stack, enabling faster AI model training, agentic use-cases, efficient data processing, and scalable cloud deployments. #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 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 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 - High-Performance Computing - Debugging - GPU Computing - CPU/Processor Architecture - Deep Learning - Application Development - Teamwork - Python - Register Transfer Language RTL - Emulation - Software Development - Emulators - Hardware Bring-up - C++ - Simulations - Linux Kernel - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - Workflow Analysis - NVIDIA CUDA - Linux - ARM Architecture - Communication - Field-Programmable Gate Array (Fpga) - Firmware - TensorFlow ## 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)- [Systems Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/systems-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Model-Based Systems Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/systems-engineering/model-based-systems-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Oregon](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29978 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27841 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5031 jobs - [Hillsboro, OR](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon/hillsboro?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1479 jobs ## Related pages - [Oregon](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29978 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27841 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5031 jobs - [Hillsboro, OR](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon/hillsboro?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1479 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)