Senior I/O Specifications Architect

NVIDIA is now seeking a Senior Architect with deep experience in industry standard I/O interfaces. This role will combine development of chip requirements and architecture with participation in industry standard organizations. This position will provide the opportunity to work alongside GPU, SOC, and system architects to evaluate I/O interface and internal fabric requirements for future chip architectures

What you'll be doing:

• Develop ECNs addressing requirements for new capabilities and steer them through industry standards organizations such as PCIe, CXL, and UCIe

• Drive internal architecture of our designs for adoption of features and capabilities in industry specifications

• Engage with customers and partner companies to develop interconnect strategies and understand requirements for our future AI and graphics systems

• Work across architecture, software, hardware design, and verification teams to align functionality, compliance, and roadmaps

• Conduct deep-dive analysis into PCIe performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks , improving data throughput, and analyzing complex memory ordering requirements to ensure data consistency and efficiency

What we need to see:

• BS or MS in EE, ECE, CS or equivalent experience

• 8+ years experience

• Deep knowledge of PCIe, CXL, UCIe, or similar I/O interface technologies

• Understanding of system architecture, virtual addressing/translation, interrupts, and cache coherence protocols

• Experience working in industry standards bodies is a plus

• Ability to identify, gather, and document requirements and write technical specifications and whitepapers for internal and external use

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse technical domains

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 April 20, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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