Senior Architect

Senior Architect

Location: Remote (US – California, Massachusetts)

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, engaging with internal teams, external stakeholders, customers, and users.
• Design developer tools, APIs, and workflows for chemistry and materials science applications.
• Collaborate across research, engineering, product, and partnerships to shape software direction.
• Define and prioritize features for NVIDIA ALCHEMI and related software platforms.
• Translate advances in machine learning interatomic potentials, generative modeling, and quantum chemistry into product strategies.
• Gather and synthesize input from researchers, partners, and internal teams to guide product decisions.
• Represent the organization at scientific conferences, workshops, and industry events.

Qualifications:

• PhD in computational chemistry, materials science, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience building AI or machine learning software for chemistry or materials science applications.
• Strong experience with GPU-accelerated computing and modern machine learning frameworks;
• Deep knowledge of machine learning interatomic potentials, generative modeling, and quantum chemistry workflows.
• Experience architecting scientific software, developer platforms, or technical products.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred:

• High-impact publications in AI for chemistry, molecular modeling, or materials discovery.
• Experience with CUDA, parallel programming, or performance-focused software development.
• Experience leading software or product development in fast-paced technical environments.
• Contributions to open-source software in simulation, chemistry, or materials science.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $224,000 – $356,500 per year, depending on experience and location.
• Eligibility for equity and additional benefits;
• Opportunity to work on advanced software systems accelerating scientific discovery.

Other Information:

• Role involves working at the intersection of AI, simulation, and chemistry to build software tools for scientific discovery.
• NVIDIA uses AI tools during parts of the hiring process;
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.