NVIDIA · 7 hours ago
GPU and SoC Modelling Architect - New College Grad 2026
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$120K/yr - $190K/yrNVIDIA is a leading company in AI and computing, seeking new talent to join their Architecture Modelling group. The role involves modeling, analysis, and validation of chip architectures to enhance performance and efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer ElectronicsGPUHardwareSoftwareVirtual Reality
Responsibilities
Modeling and analysis of graphics and / or SOC algorithms and features
Work in a matrixed environment, across the different modelling teams, to document, design, develop tools to analyze and simulate, validate, and verify models
Familiarize with the different models (functional and performance) that are used at Nvidia and help with feature implementation as required
Develop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures/features
Code coverage analysis and reporting
Mentor younger engineers and help sustain good coding practices
Learn about newer modelling techniques and frameworks, evaluate the best solution for our needs and work with your manager to drive the change
Help develop AI based tools to increase efficiency
Qualification
Required
Pursuing or recently completed a BS, MS or PhD (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related field
Strong programming ability: C++, C along with a good understanding of build systems (CMAKE, make), toolchains (GCC, MSVC) and libraries (STL, BOOST)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a distributed team environment
Preferred
Computer Architecture background with experience in modeling with SystemC & TLM
Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, Perl
Benefits
Equity
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Company
NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
Founded in 1993
10001+ employees
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