Principal Architect, SoC and Systems Modelling

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

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Principal Architect for SoC and system performance modelling to lead modeling, analysis and validation of chip architectures and features driving performance and efficiency.

You will collaborate with world-class architects, develop tests and tooling, mentor engineers, and evaluate new modelling techniques in a dynamic, matrixed environment. Base salary is competitive with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 15+ years of relevant work experience or MS with 12+ years or PhD with 7+ years.
• Strong programming ability in C++, C with build systems (CMake, Make) and libraries (STL, BOOST).
• Experience with SystemC (TLM) modelling and familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, Perl.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Modeling and analysis of SoC & Systems algorithms and features.
• Develop tools to analyze, simulate, and verify models in a matrixed environment.
• Document and design models across NVIDIA teams.
• Develop tests, test plans and testing infrastructure for architectures/features.
• Mentor early engineers and promote good coding practices.
• Learn and drive new modelling techniques in collaboration with management.

Skills

C++

C

SystemC

Docker

Python

Make

CMake

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

MS in a relevant field

PhD (optional)

Tools

GCC

MSVC

STL

BOOST

SystemC

Job description

We are looking for a Principal Architect for SoC and System performance modelling. The NVIDIA Architecture Modeling group is looking for architects and software developers to join our various architecture efforts. A key part of NVIDIA's strength is to innovate in parallel computing fields, delivering the highest performance in the world for high-performance computing. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our SoC and Systems architecture and maintain our leadership. In this position, you will be working with other world-class architects on modeling, analysis and validation of chip & system architectures and features that advance the state of art in performance and efficiency.

What you'll be doing:

• Modeling and analysis of SoC & Systems algorithms and features
• Work in a matrixed environment, across the different modelling teams, to document, design, develop tools to analyze and simulate, validate, and verify models
• Familiarize with the different models (functional and performance) that are used at NVIDIA and help with feature implementation as required.
• Develop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures/features and code coverage analysis and reporting
• Mentor early engineers and help sustain good coding practices.
• Learn about newer modelling techniques and frameworks, evaluate the best solution for our needs and work with your manager to drive the change

What we need to see:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering)
• 15+ years of relevant work experience or MS with 12+ years of experience or PhD with 7+ years of experience
• Strong programming ability: C++, C along with a good understanding of build systems (CMAKE, make), toolchains (GCC, MSVC) and libraries (STL, BOOST)
• Computer Architecture background with experience in modeling with C++ and or SystemC (TLM) and familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, Perl
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a distributed team environment.

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. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 13, 2026.

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