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We are now looking for a Senior Architect for GPUs and SoCs:
The NVIDIA Architecture Modelling group is looking for architects and software developers to join our various architecture efforts. A key part of NVIDIA's strength is to innovate in the graphics and parallel computing fields, delivering the highest performance in the world for high-performance computing. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our GPU architecture and maintain our leadership. In this position, you will be working with other world-class architects on modeling, analysis and validation of chip architectures and features that advance the state of art in performance and efficiency.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll be doing:
- 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What we need to see:
- Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering)
- 8+ years of relevant work experience or MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD with 2+ years of experience
- Strong programming ability: C++, C along with a good understanding of build systems (CMAKE, make), toolchains (GCC, MSVC) and libraries (STL, BOOST)
- Computer Architecture background with experience in modeling with SystemC & TLM preferred
- Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, Perl
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a distributed team environment.
NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”.
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. Do you love the challenge of crafting the highest-performance silicon GPUs and SoCs possible? If so, we want to hear from you! Come, join our Architecture Simulation and Modelling team and help build the real-time, cost-effective computing platform driving our success in this exciting and quickly growing field.
COMPENSATION
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.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 18, 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.
INTRODUCTION
We are now looking for a Senior Architect for GPUs and SoCs:
The NVIDIA Architecture Modelling group is looking for architects and software developers to join our various architecture efforts. A key part of NVIDIA's strength is to innovate in the graphics and parallel computing fields, delivering the highest performance in the world for high-performance computing. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our GPU architecture and maintain our leadership. In this position, you will be working with other world-class architects on modeling, analysis and validation of chip architectures and features that advance the state of art in performance and efficiency.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll be doing:
- 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What we need to see:
- Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering)
- 8+ years of relevant work experience or MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD with 2+ years of experience
- Strong programming ability: C++, C along with a good understanding of build systems (CMAKE, make), toolchains (GCC, MSVC) and libraries (STL, BOOST)
- Computer Architecture background with experience in modeling with SystemC & TLM preferred
- Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, Perl
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a distributed team environment.
NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”.
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. Do you love the challenge of crafting the highest-performance silicon GPUs and SoCs possible? If so, we want to hear from you! Come, join our Architecture Simulation and Modelling team and help build the real-time, cost-effective computing platform driving our success in this exciting and quickly growing field.
COMPENSATION
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.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 18, 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a SOC Analyst
Document your SOC certifications before applying
Compile your CISSP, CEH, Security+, or equivalent credentials into a single package before outreach. PERM petitions require your employer to match the offered role to your actual qualifications, so gaps between your resume and the job description can stall the DOL audit process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for SOC Analyst or related cybersecurity titles. A company that has sponsored before understands the timeline and is far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process after you've accepted an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters SOC Analyst roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship activity, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never filed a PERM. Use it to focus your search on organizations that have already committed to employment-based sponsorship.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path with your employer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers will file under EB-3. If your employer is willing to document a business necessity for an advanced degree or equivalent experience, EB-2 may be available and can matter significantly for applicants from backlogged countries.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for PERM timing
PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months before your employer can even file the I-140. Build that lead time into your offer negotiation so your employer isn't pressured to cut the process short, which can result in a defective application.
Request your employer use a certified prevailing wage
Before PERM is filed, your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC using the OFLC Wage Search. Ask HR to confirm the offered wage meets or exceeds that level. A wage below the certified prevailing wage is one of the most common reasons PERM applications are audited or denied.
Green Card SOC Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Do SOC Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
SOC Analyst positions most commonly qualify under EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field. EB-2 is available if the employer can demonstrate the position requires an advanced degree or if you have a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive, specialized experience that USCIS recognizes as equivalent to a master's degree.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a SOC Analyst?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa renewed in three-year increments with an annual cap and lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent, has no lottery, and does not require annual renewal once approved. The tradeoff is timeline: the PERM process alone takes six to twelve months before USCIS even begins adjudicating your I-140 immigrant petition.
Which employers sponsor green cards for SOC Analyst roles?
Large financial institutions, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and managed security service providers are among the most active filers of PERM applications for cybersecurity and SOC roles. You can use Migrate Mate to search specifically for employers with verified green card sponsorship activity in this job family, which removes the guesswork of cold applications to companies with no PERM history.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes. Your employer can file PERM while you're working on an H-1B, and many do this concurrently. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date becomes current, you file for adjustment of status. If your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, you can change employers and keep your priority date under AC21 portability rules.
What does the PERM process actually require for a SOC Analyst position?
Your employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign, advertise the role at the prevailing wage certified by OFLC, and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied or was rejected for unlawful reasons. The job description filed with DOL must match the actual duties and the minimum requirements must align precisely with your qualifications. Any mismatch can trigger an audit or denial.