Principal CPU Software Architect

NVIDIA

. Collaborate with Hardware and Software Engineers to craft the next generation CPUs and SoCs .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $272,000 - $488,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Software Architecture and OS/Driver Software Stacks, particularly with Linux, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to optimize CPU and SoC designs. Possesses strong analytical and communication skills essential for engaging with industry partners and driving hardware architecture decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MS Or PhD In Computer Or Electrical Engineering15+ Years Of Software And Architecture ExperienceDeep Knowledge Of OS/Driver Software StacksStrong Software Development Background With CExcellent Understanding Of Processor Architectures

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Hard Skills

Software ArchitectureOS/Driver Software StacksC ProgrammingProcessor ArchitecturesVirtualization TechnologiesHypervisorsCPU Security ArchitectureSoC DesignAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAbility To Work As Part Of A Global Team

Tools & Technologies

LinuxARMRISC-VX86NVIDIA SoC Products

Industry Keywords

CPUsSoCsSoftware EngineeringOpen Source CommunityIndustry Directions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxOpen Source

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
Collaborate with industry partners, customers, internal architects, software, ASIC design, verification, and platform teams
Maximize the potential of NVIDIA SoC products by bringing together CPUs, GPUs, custom processors, and accelerators

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
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a global team
Excellent understanding of processor architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, x86
Background with virtualization technologies and hypervisors
Familiarity with CPU and SoC security architecture, such as ARM Confidential Compute
Experience working with the Linux open source community

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