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We are now looking for a CPU System Software Architect! Do you want to be a part of the Artificial Intelligence Revolution? Would you like to work with world-class systems architects and deep learning professionals to define the next generation CPUs and System on Chips? NVIDIA is developing processor and system architectures that are at the forefront of accelerating agentic AI, building data centers, and enabling other high-performance computing applications. We are architecting the most advanced CPUs and SoCs in the world for these applications and are looking for software architects to join our effort. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work with teams to maximize the potential of our SoC products, bringing together NVIDIA CPUs, GPUs, custom processors and accelerators. Your role will be cross disciplinary, collaborating with industry partners, customers, internal architects, software, ASIC design, verification, and platform teams. Our software architects excel at pushing the state of the art, while making the best engineering trade-offs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collaborate with Hardware and Software Engineers to craft the next generation CPUs and SoCs
- Bring a deep understanding of Software Architecture, system software technologies, and modern OSes to drive hardware architecture decisions
- Provide direction and advice for designing optimized solutions to various software engineering organizations
- Collaborate with key partners to customize solutions to meet their requirements
- Research upcoming industry directions for NVIDIA's key markets and provide engagement advice to Sr. Management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We Need To See
- You have a MS or PhD degree in computer or electrical engineering or equivalent experience
- 15+ years of software and/or architecture experience with CPUs and SoCs.
- A deep knowledge of OS/driver software stacks, e.g., Linux and a very strong Software development background with C
- Excellent communication skills to describe hard problems in simple terms and drive multi-functional groups to efficient engineering solutions
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a global team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd
- Excellent understanding of processor architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, x86
- Background with virtualization technologies and hypervisors
- Familiarity with CPU and SoC security architecture, such as ARM Confidential Compute
- Experience in working with the Linux open source community
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 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6, and 320,000 USD - 488,750 USD for Level 7. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 16, 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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INTRODUCTION
We are now looking for a CPU System Software Architect! Do you want to be a part of the Artificial Intelligence Revolution? Would you like to work with world-class systems architects and deep learning professionals to define the next generation CPUs and System on Chips? NVIDIA is developing processor and system architectures that are at the forefront of accelerating agentic AI, building data centers, and enabling other high-performance computing applications. We are architecting the most advanced CPUs and SoCs in the world for these applications and are looking for software architects to join our effort. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work with teams to maximize the potential of our SoC products, bringing together NVIDIA CPUs, GPUs, custom processors and accelerators. Your role will be cross disciplinary, collaborating with industry partners, customers, internal architects, software, ASIC design, verification, and platform teams. Our software architects excel at pushing the state of the art, while making the best engineering trade-offs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collaborate with Hardware and Software Engineers to craft the next generation CPUs and SoCs
- Bring a deep understanding of Software Architecture, system software technologies, and modern OSes to drive hardware architecture decisions
- Provide direction and advice for designing optimized solutions to various software engineering organizations
- Collaborate with key partners to customize solutions to meet their requirements
- Research upcoming industry directions for NVIDIA's key markets and provide engagement advice to Sr. Management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We Need To See
- You have a MS or PhD degree in computer or electrical engineering or equivalent experience
- 15+ years of software and/or architecture experience with CPUs and SoCs.
- A deep knowledge of OS/driver software stacks, e.g., Linux and a very strong Software development background with C
- Excellent communication skills to describe hard problems in simple terms and drive multi-functional groups to efficient engineering solutions
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a global team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd
- Excellent understanding of processor architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, x86
- Background with virtualization technologies and hypervisors
- Familiarity with CPU and SoC security architecture, such as ARM Confidential Compute
- Experience in working with the Linux open source community
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 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6, and 320,000 USD - 488,750 USD for Level 7. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 16, 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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Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals and candidates with strong credentials. A master's degree in computer science or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive architecture experience both satisfy the advanced-degree standard USCIS applies to Software Architect petitions.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Software Architect roles in the past two years. Repeat PERM filers have established legal workflows, which shortens your time from offer to active filing.
Verify the job description matches O*NET
PERM requires the employer to advertise the role using DOL-compliant language. Cross-check the posted job description against the O*NET occupation profile for Software Architects to catch degree-requirement mismatches before the recruitment phase locks in the wording.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Filter Software Architect openings by verified green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This removes companies with no PERM filing record from your search, so you spend time on roles where the employer has already demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
Negotiate filing timing before signing your offer
Ask the employer whether they will initiate PERM within 90 days of your start date. PERM recruitment, DOL review, I-140 filing, and adjustment of status each add months. Starting the clock early matters most if your priority date is subject to backlog.
Understand how country of birth affects your wait
EB-3 has no per-country annual cap concern for most nationalities, but applicants born in India or China face priority date backlogs that can extend the green card wait by years. Factor your birth country into the EB-2 versus EB-3 tier decision with your sponsoring employer.
Green Card Software Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Architect role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Software Architect positions typically qualify for both tiers. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or when you hold a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive, specialized experience that USCIS recognizes as the equivalent. EB-3 applies to roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney documents the minimum requirements during PERM, so the job description wording directly determines which tier applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at six years in most cases, subject to an annual lottery, and tied to that specific employer. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no lottery, no annual renewal cycle, and results in permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together take longer than an initial H-1B filing, and priority date backlogs can extend that further depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM recruitment process require for a Software Architect opening?
The employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign advertising the Software Architect role at the prevailing wage determined through the OFLC Wage Search tool. This includes print ads, job postings, and internal notices over a set window. If no minimally qualified U.S. worker applies, the employer certifies that finding to DOL, which is the prerequisite for filing the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf.
How do I find Software Architect jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Search specifically for employers with verified PERM filing history for Software Architect roles rather than assuming any company that sponsors H-1B will also run PERM. Migrate Mate lets you filter Software Architect openings by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already filed for this job category and are likely to do so again.
Can I change jobs after my employer files the I-140 but before I get my green card?
Yes, once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can port to a new employer in a same or similar Software Architect role without losing your priority date. This is called AC21 portability. Confirm the new role falls within the same occupational classification before making the move.