Systems Architect
$136,000 - $258,750 USD yearly
Originally posted 30 October 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 31 October 2026.
About the role
NVIDIA is seeking a hardware hacker and system prototyper to develop prototypes that test capabilities and guide integration for mass production. The work spans architecture definition, PCB design, mechanical housing prototyping, and lab characterization.
What you'll do
- Create prototypes that test capabilities, build experience with technologies required for future products, and guide integration for mass production.
- Develop architectures, handle PCB design, and prototype mechanical housings.
- Execute software integration, lab testing, characterization, measurements, analytics, and summarization of results.
- Learn new technical skills and tackle unexpected engineering challenges across hardware and software to support prototype delivery.
What you'll need
- 5+ years of experience in a relevant engineering role.
- BS or MS (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to create Python applications and hardware control software, with C and C++ skills preferred.
- Prototyping experience using 3D modeling software and 3D printing tools.
- Hands-on lab skills including oscilloscope use, power measurements, SI testing, scripting, and soldering.
Skills: PCB design, prototyping, 3d modeling, lab testing, signal integrity
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This role has been open 128 days — well above the 58-day median for Hardware Systems Engineering roles.
Hardware Systems Engineering · SOC Architecture
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Open roles in category
92
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Median days open
58 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$203k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | NVIDIA | All employers we track in this specialty (92 roles · 26 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 15 | 92 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 1117 | 6358 · 144 employers |
| Median days open | 100 d | 58 d (+42 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $203k |
Skills observed across this category: PCB design, prototyping, 3d modeling, lab testing, signal integrity
Who's hiring in this category
- AMD · 24 open roles · median 71 d
- Qualcomm · 17 open roles · median 52 d
- NVIDIA (this employer) · 12 open roles · median 79 d
- Intel Corporation · 6 open roles · median 58 d
- Mobileye · 5 open roles · median 38 d
- Renesas Electronics · 4 open roles · median 10 d
How we counted: 92 open Hardware Systems Engineering (SOC Architecture) roles from 26 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 31 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.