Full-Time

Senior Deep Learning Performance Architect

Posted on 6/12/2025

NVIDIA

NVIDIA

10,001+ employees

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

Compensation Overview

$184k - $356.5k/yr

+ Equity

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Redmond, WA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Santa Clara, CA, USA

Category
Deep Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Machine Learning
C/C++
Requirements
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of relevant meaningful work experience
  • Strong background in GPU or Deep Learning ASIC architecture for distributed training and/or inference spanning multi-chip/multi-node
  • Experience with performance modeling, architecture simulation, profiling, and analysis
  • Solid foundation in machine learning and deep learning. Understanding of modern transformer-based architectures and their performance at scale.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, C, C++
Responsibilities
  • Develop innovative architectures to extend the state of the art in deep learning performance and efficiency
  • Analyze performance, cost and power trade-offs by developing analytical models, simulators and test suites
  • Understand and analyze the interplay of hardware and software architectures on future algorithms, programming models and applications
  • Evaluate PPA (performance, power, area) for hardware features and system level architectural trade-offs. Develop high level simulators in C++/Python
  • Actively collaborate with software, product and research teams to guide the direction of deep learning HW and SW
Desired Qualifications
  • Background with deep neural network training, inference and optimization in leading frameworks (e.g. Pytorch, JAX, TensorRT)
  • Familiarity with advanced optimizations and SW/HW co-design in LLM training and inference
  • Exposure to using AI to accelerate SW engineering
  • Demonstration of self-motivation and creative / critical thinking

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products, particularly GPUs, are essential for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence applications. NVIDIA's GPUs work by processing large amounts of data simultaneously, making them ideal for tasks like gaming graphics and complex computations in AI and machine learning. Unlike many competitors, NVIDIA focuses on both hardware and software solutions, offering cloud-based services that enhance the capabilities of their products. The company's goal is to lead in AI and HPC technologies, continuously pushing the boundaries of what is possible in computing.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

1993

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • NVIDIA's investment in Skild AI enhances its AI-driven automation solutions.
  • Collaboration with Utilidata opens new markets in smart grid solutions for NVIDIA.
  • Backing SandboxAQ positions NVIDIA in the emerging quantum AI field.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from startups like nEye Systems challenges NVIDIA's AI hardware dominance.
  • Integration of Lepton AI poses cultural and technological alignment challenges for NVIDIA.
  • Rapid AI and HPC innovation could render NVIDIA's current products obsolete.

What makes NVIDIA unique

  • NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC with cutting-edge GPU technology.
  • The company excels in cloud-based AI solutions, enhancing scalability and performance.
  • NVIDIA's strategic acquisitions bolster its AI infrastructure and cloud capabilities.

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