Deep Learning Performance Architect - New College Graduate 2026

We are now seeking a Deep Learning Performance Architect!

NVIDIA is looking for outstanding Performance Architects with a background in performance analysis, performance modeling, and AI/deep learning to help analyze and develop the next generation of architectures that accelerate AI and high-performance computing applications.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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

• Develop, analyze, and harness groundbreaking Deep Learning frameworks, libraries, and compilers

• Actively collaborate with software, product and research teams to guide the direction of deep learning HW and SW

What we need to see:

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

• Strong background in GPU or Deep Learning ASIC architecture for training and/or inference

• Experience with performance modeling, architecture simulation, profiling, and analysis

• Solid foundation in machine learning and deep learning

• Strong programming skills in Python, C, C++

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Background with deep neural network training, inference and optimization in leading frameworks (e.g. Pytorch, JAX, TensorRT)

• Experience with relevant libraries, compilers, and languages - CUDNN, CUBLAS, CUTLASS, MLIR, Triton, CUDA, OpenCL

• Experience with the architecture of or workload analysis on other DL accelerators

• Demonstration of self-motivation, with a knack for critical thinking and thinking outside the box

Intelligent machines powered by Artificial Intelligence computers that can learn, reason and interact with people are no longer science fiction. GPU Deep Learning has provided the foundation for machines to learn, perceive, reason and solve problems. NVIDIA's GPUs run AI algorithms, simulating human intelligence, and act as the brains of computers, robots and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Increasingly known as “the AI computing company”, NVIDIA wants you! Come, join our Deep Learning Architecture team, where you can help build real-time, efficient computing platforms driving our success in this exciting and rapidly growing field.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 2, and 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 3, 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.