Graphics Architect, Hardware - New College Grad 2026

The NVIDIA GPU Architecture group is looking for creative architects and software developers to join and lead our various architecture efforts. A key part of NVIDIA's strength is to innovate in the graphics and parallel computing fields, delivering the highest performance in the world for graphics processing. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our GPU architecture and maintain our leadership by developing new programming models, new architectures, and new infrastructure that is required to make this successful. What you’ll be doing: Design and build new hardware features for future graphics architectures as well as create and evaluate graphics algorithms Invent and develop software for various hardware simulators and test infrastructures Work in a dynamic team to document, design, develop tools to analyze and simulate, validate, and verify functional or performance models Develop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new graphics architectures What we need to see: You are pursuing a MS Degree in a relevant discipline (CS, EE, Math) or equivalent experience. PhD is a big plus. You are passionate about computer architecture and graphics. Strong programming ability: C / C++, Perl and Python preferred. Background in computer architecture, graphics algorithms, parallel processing, signal processing, ray tracing, and/or high-performance computing. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 108,000 USD - 178,250 USD for Level 1, and 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 2. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 16, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NVIDIA Gruppe