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GPU PCIe and Boot Architect - New College Grad 2026

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Austin, TX, USA
124K-242K Annually
Entry level
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Austin, TX, USA
124K-242K Annually
Entry level
Architect GPU boot, PCIe/CXL enumeration, and capability-discovery infrastructure. Collaborate with software, hardware, and verification teams to plan GPU features, develop C++ functional and performance models, create validation test plans, and support post-silicon validation. The role requires knowledge of computer and system architecture, with preferred experience in advanced interconnects, scripting, security constructs, encryption, RISC-V, and microcode development.
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We are looking for a GPU PCIe and Boot architect. NVIDIA is seeking outstanding engineers to design the architecture and infrastructure for boot, PCIe/CXL enumeration, and capability discovery. This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company affecting product lines ranging from consumer graphics, self-driving cars, and artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing!

What you’ll be doing:

  • As a member of the architecture team, you will be responsible for understanding how the GPU sub-system modules interoperate and interact with overall system

  • You will architect and plan features in concert with software, hardware, and verification teams across the globe to implement the next iteration of GPUs

  • Create functional and performance models, often in C++, along with test plans to validate the features you design

  • Actively support post-silicon validation activities

  • Constantly learning and growing!

What we need to see:

  • BS or MS in compute architecture, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (or related degree) or equivalent experience

  • Course work or industry experience in Computer Architecture, Operation systems, and/or system architecture

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Knowledge of Advanced interconnects (PCIe, AXI, nvlink, or similar)

  • Experience with scripting languages such as Perl

  • Understanding of modern security constructs and/or encryption

  • Knowledge of RiscV architecture and microcode development

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love the challenge of creating the highest performance chips in the industry? If so, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 2, and 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 1, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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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.

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