Principal CPU Software Architect

NVIDIA

CPU System Software Architect at NVIDIA collaborating on next-gen CPUs and SoCs. Involves working with teams to maximize SoC product potential and drive hardware architecture decisions.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California, Colorado, North Carolina, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $272,000 - $431,250 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS or PhD degree in computer or electrical engineering or equivalent experience
15+ years of software and/or architecture experience with CPUs and SoCs
Deep knowledge of OS/driver software stacks, e.g., Linux
Very strong Software development background with C
Excellent communication skills to describe hard problems in simple terms
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a global team

Benefits

Comp & perks

eligible for equity and benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software Architecturesystem software technologiesOS/driver software stacksLinuxCsoftware developmentCPUsSoCs

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillswritten skillsverbal skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

MS degreePhD degree