AI GPU Power Architect - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a New College Grad to contribute to power estimation models and tools for GPUs and DGX systems. The role emphasizes energy efficiency and Datacenter scale performance vs.

power analysis, using ML to develop accurate power and performance models for GPUs, CPUs, and interconnects. You will explore GPU/system architectures and workload characteristics for GenAI/HPC at Datacenter scale, driving HW/SW features for Perf@Watt improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of Computer Architecture and Digital Logic Design/VLSI Design.
• Proficiency with Python and data analysis packages like Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• You will be contributing to power estimation models and tools for GPU products and systems like NVIDIA DGX.
• Early GPU & System Architecture exploration with focus on energy efficiency and TCO improvements at GPU and Datacenter level.
• You will help with Performance vs Power Analysis for NVIDIA future product lineup.
• Deploy machine learning techniques to develop highly accurate power and performance models of our GPUs, CPUs, Switches, and platforms.
• Understand the workload characteristics for GenAI/HPC workloads at Datacenter Scale to drive new HW/SW features for Perf@Watt improvements.
• Modeling & analysis of cutting-edge technologies like high speed & high-density interconnects.

Skills

Computer Architecture & Digital Logic

Energy efficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

Pandas

NumPy

PyTorch

Job description

We are looking for a AI GPU Power Architect - New College Grad!

NVIDIA is known as a world leader in providing energy-efficient high-performance products and we continue to invest in the research and development of hyper-efficient GPU and SOC architectures. We are continually innovating in creative and unrivaled ways to improve our ability to deliver exceptional Perf/Watt solutions in a wide range of sectors and verticals. Come join NVIDIAs Applied Power Architecture team to develop state of the art GPUs to power AI, HPC, Automotive, GeForce, and Mobile products.

What you'll be doing:

• You will be contributing to power estimation models and tools for GPU products and systems like NVIDIA DGX.
• Early GPU & System Architecture exploration with focus on energy efficiency and TCO improvements at GPU and Datacenter level.
• You will help with Performance vs Power Analysis for NVIDIA future product lineup.
• Deploy machine learning techniques to develop highly accurate power and performance models of our GPUs, CPUs, Switches, and platforms.
• Understand the workload characteristics for GenAI/HPC workloads at Datacenter Scale (multi-GPU) to drive new HW/SW features for Perf@Watt improvements.
• Modeling & analysis of cutting-edge technologies like high speed & high-density interconnects.

What we need to see:

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of Computer Architecture and Digital Logic Design/VLSI Design.
• Proficiency with Python and data analysis packages like: Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch.
• Knowledge of energy efficient chip design fundamentals and related tradeoffs. Ex: low power design techniques such as multi-VT, Clock gating, Power gating, and Dynamic Voltage-Frequency Scaling (DVFS)

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. Our products are leading the way with groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Do you love the challenge of crafting the fastest and most power-efficient chips in their class? If so, 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 100,000 USD - 166,750 USD for Level 1, and 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 14, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.