{"id":1248211,"url":"https://alion.io/job/nvidia-senior-architect-soc-modeling-2","title":"Senior Architect, SOC Modeling","company":{"id":6,"name":"NVIDIA","domain":"nvidia.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/nvidia","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":89,"open_postings":299,"ghost_share":0.02,"stale_share":0.385,"repost_share":0.04,"time_to_fill_p50_days":28,"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"staff","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Santa Clara, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":152000,"max":241500,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":241500},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"Docker","optional":false},{"name":"Jenkins","optional":false},{"name":"Perl","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"STL","optional":false},{"name":"SystemC","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-10-02T23:07:18Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":10,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":10},"description":"NVIDIA Architecture Modeling group is looking for Architects, Functional Modeling Engineers, and Simulation experts to join various architecture efforts across GPU/ SOC Architecture teams. A key part of NVIDIA's strength is to innovate in parallel computing fields, delivering the highest performance in the world for high-performance computing. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our SoC and Systems architecture and maintain our leadership. In this position, you will be working with other world-class architects on modeling, analysis and validation of chip & system architectures and features that advance the state of art in performance and efficiency.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nModeling and analysis of SoC & Systems algorithms and features, across datacenter, automotive, and client products\n\nBuild and deliver platforms for SOC's that enable left shift for the SW teams aligned with project milestones\n\nWork closely with the SOC architects and guide modeling teams to deliver high-quality functional models that involve SOC+GPU use cases\n\nCollaborate with our EDA partners to align on customer-facing technologies\n\nDevelop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures/features and code coverage analysis and reporting\n\nEnsure alignment between the various modeling teams at NVIDIA, GPU modeling teams, and modeling teams overseas\n\nWhat we need to see:\nMaster’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related relevant field (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of relevant work experience.\n\nStrong programming ability: C++, C along with a good understanding of build systems (CMAKE, make) , toolchains (GCC, MSVC) and libraries (STL, BOOST)\n\nComputer Architecture background with experience in modelling with SystemC & TLM preferred\n\nFamiliarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, Perl\n\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a distributed team environment\n\nYour base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.\nApplications for this job will be accepted at least until September 27, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.\nNVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.\nNVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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