Lead CPU Architect - High-Frequency, Power-Efficient Design

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 272,000 - 431,000; Full time

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA seeks a senior CPU architect to design high-performance server-class processors, bridging architecture, RTL, and physical design. You will influence power delivery, regulation, di/dt, and thermal strategies across the full stack from software to process.

With 15+ years in CPU architecture and a deep background in high-frequency server CPUs, you will evaluate packaging options and drive innovations for Grace-like cores. Base salary varies by location and experience.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive background in CPU architecture and high-frequency server CPU design.
• Solid understanding of power dissipation, delivery, and efficiency concepts.
• Detailed understanding of process technologies and circuit design.
• Knowledge of tradeoffs related to advanced packaging techniques.
• Power management techniques spanning SW, Architecture, RTL, VLSI, and process.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between architecture, RTL implementation, and physical design.
• Serve as subject matter expert on power delivery/regulators, power gating, di/dt, and thermal throttling.
• Analyze power trade-offs for different die stacking and packaging proposals.
• Propose and drive improvements related to high-frequency design and power methodology for our custom CPU cores.

Skills

CPU architecture

High-frequency design

Power management

RTL/physical design interaction

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

Process technology

Advanced packaging

Job description

NVIDIA seeks a senior CPU architect to design high-performance server-class processors, bridging architecture, RTL, and physical design. You will influence power delivery, regulation, di/dt, and thermal strategies across the full stack from software to process.

With 15+ years in CPU architecture and a deep background in high-frequency server CPUs, you will evaluate packaging options and drive innovations for Grace-like cores. Base salary varies by location and experience.