Client Platform Architect

NVIDIA is seeking a Technical Architect to lead and deliver overall Platform implementation using the most innovative elements available. This role involves enabling smooth interaction, interception, and development of a Reference and Form Factor Blueprint, working internally with Platform and Si Architects. Frequent discussions with partners are necessary to agree on goals.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end platform architecture and implementation
• Enable smooth definition, interception, and execution of reference builds and form-factor builds in close collaboration with internal Platform Architects and Silicon Architects
• Act as the technical interface to OEMs and ODMs, engaging frequently with OEM/ODM representatives to align platform build choices, performance targets, and implementation constraints
• Define and deliver reference build specifications
• Produce and hand off detailed reference framework specifications to Product Management and downstream teams to support product planning and execution
• Lead software, power, and performance benchmarking and lead software benchmarking initiatives, coordinating power and performance benchmarking activities with business units and OEM/ODM engineering partners
• Enable platform differentiation through configurable features
• Plan and develop customizable platform functionalities involving CPU behavior, power management, performance tuning, power delivery, and battery-life optimization for different usage modes (e.g., gaming and collaboration)
• Define power delivery solutions, components, and power analysis
• Analyze and compare OEM reference build implementations, focusing on architectural choices, differentiation strategies, and cost implications

Requirements

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ years of experience; must have a proven track record in system/platform architecture
• Extensive background in facilitating the creation of collaterals, power & thermal management, SoC/platform power rollups, scenario-based power and performance evaluations, and the ability to collaborate effectively with SoC and platform architects
• Familiarity analyzing data from use case scenarios and industry standard benchmarks, to assist in guiding internal data collection
• Enjoy being hands-on in leading or being in the lab for implementing new use case models analysis

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. For more information about our company and benefits, visit NVIDIA Benefits. Applications for this position are open until March 3, 2026.