Platform Performance Architect, GeForce Now

We are now looking for a GeForce NOW Platform Architect. GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's Cloud Gaming service streaming games at the highest quality to any and every user regardless of their device types and capabilities – low-end PCs, Macs, or mobile devices. Using the most advanced GPUs and NVIDIA proprietary software, GeForce NOW transforms the gaming experience with always up-to-date games on always latest hardware, a streaming experience rivaling that of a local PC, and near-instant launch – just click and play!

For more details see http://www.geforce.com/geforce-now?nvid=nv-int-gn-4.

The GeForce NOW Platform Architecture team is responsible for the Architecture, Performance and Efficiency of Cloud Gaming Servers used in current and upcoming hardware generations.

What you'll be doing:

• Driving Performance analysis of current and next generation Cloud Gaming Hardware and finding bottlenecks.

• Improving Gaming performance by driving optimizations at different levels of the Software stack including but not limited to Hypervisor, Driver and Firmware.

• Influencing future system design.

• Engaging with ODM and driving design reviews.

• Enhancing Performance analysis tools and simulators.

What we need to see:

• MS or BS, CS/EE (or equivalent experience) and at least 14+ years of related industry experience

• Proven experience in System Software, Diagnostic Software, Hardware Reliability of GPU, CPU, Memory Controller, PCIe and Storage

• Experience with BIOS, BMC and Firmware

• Experience with Kernel Mode Drivers and OS/Hypervisor on Windows/Linux

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Knowledge of Graphics APIs like Direct X, Vulkan and Metal

• Knowledge of CPU/GPU/Accelerator Profiling tools

• Development with C/C++

• Experience with virtualization technologies

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and versatile people in the world working with us, and our engineering teams are growing fast in some of the most impactful fields of our generation: Cloud Systems, High-Performance Computing, and Cloud Gaming. If you're a creative engineer who enjoys autonomy and shares our passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 8, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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