Platform Architect Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

INTRODUCTION

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

NVIDIA is looking for an individual technical architect to lead and deliver overall Platform implementation using the most innovative elements available. Enable smooth interaction, interception, and development of a Reference and Form Factor Blueprint working internally with Platform and Si Architects. Frequent discussion with partners may be needed to agree on goals. You will deliver reference Blueprint specifications to product management, drive SW benchmarking process, align Power and Perf Benchmarking with business teams. Lead platform differentiation and implement configurable Platform features related to CPU, Power & Perf, Thermal Controls, power delivery, and Battery life improvements in various gaming & collaboration modes. Leads & specifies preferred power delivery & thermal cooling solutions along with driving board-level component analysis (components/power/thermal/VRs). Conducts Driven Spec Analysis between various OEMs reference blueprint implementation styles along with cost. Collaborates with internal and external engineers to influence all Board Support Package and Reference Blueprints incorporating all feedback from internal/external partners.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drive end-to-end platform architecture and implementation
• Enable smooth definition, interception, and execution of reference builds and form-factor builds in close collaboration with internal Platform Architects and Silicon Architects.
• Act as the technical interface to OEMs and ODM and engage frequently with OEM/ODM representatives to align platform build choices, performance targets, and implementation constraints.
• Define and deliver reference build specifications
• Produce and hand off detailed reference framework specifications to Product Management and downstream teams to support product planning and execution.
• Lead software, power, and performance benchmarking and lead software benchmarking initiatives and coordinate power and performance benchmarking activities with business units and OEM/ODM engineering partners.
• Enable platform differentiation through configurable features
• Plan and develop customizable platform functionalities involving CPU behavior, power management, performance tuning, power delivery, and battery-life optimization for different usage modes (e.g., gaming and collaboration).
• Define power delivery solutions, components and power analysis.
• Analyze and compare OEM reference build implementations, focusing on architectural choices, differentiation strategies, and cost implications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ years of experience; must have a proven track record in system/platform architecture.
• Extensive background in facilitating the creation of collaterals, power & thermal management, SoC/platform power rollups, scenario-based power and performance evaluations, and the ability to collaborate effectively with SoC and platform architects.
• Familiarity analyzing data from use case scenarios and industry standard benchmarks, to assist in guiding internal data collection.
• Enjoy being hands on in leading or being in the lab for implementing new use case models analysis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion to collaborate and build outstanding platforms with an out-of-the-box view. A go-getter demeanor to investigate and understand technical requirements.

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 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 3, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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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