Senior I/O Subsystem Architect
At a glance
Highlights
- Hybrid work model
- Competitive compensation
- Equity and benefits
Heads up
- 10+ years experience required
- On-site location
Why this role might suit you
The role enables shaping next‑generation chip interconnect technology at a leading GPU company, offering competitive salary, equity, and a hybrid work arrangement, with impact across the full product lifecycle.
Skills
About the role
We are now looking for a Senior I/O Architect for our NVLink chip to chip team!
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 C2C blocks and the rest of the chip
Architectural modeling, validation, definition and documentation
Driving implementation across design, verification, firmware and software teams
Working with various teams to define NVLink C2C architecture
What we need to see:
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of relevant experience in some combination of architecture, design, and verification
Proven experience over link layer architecture (Transaction layer, Data link layer, Physical layer)
Experience with existing interconnects (PCIE, UCIE, Chip to Chip links) and knowledge of Industry standard protocols CHI/CXL/AXI
Able to define system architecture with NVLINK-C2C interconnects and SW stack around it
Collaborate with multi-functional teams including IP, SoC, physical/package design, firmware, electrical design, and validation to drive interconnect technology development and integration
Evaluate and trade off technical solutions to meet platform requirements for current and future products
Have completed and shipped multiple projects and are skilled at I/O Architecture Experience leading projects from concept through product lifecycle, including pathfinding, prototyping, and deployment
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!
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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 24, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
Compensation
This Hardware Engineer role pays $224k-$431k/yr. Within typical range for hardware engineer roles in United States.
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