Senior AI-Driven Silicon Performance & Manufacturing Architect

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 232,000 - 368,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara is seeking a Principal Performance and Manufacturing Architect who has extensive experience in first-principles modeling and manufacturing specifications. You will own the connection between design intent and manufacturing reality, ensuring every margin term is defensible.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of transient VF behavior, the ability to build silicon validation experiments, and demonstrate leadership across teams. This role includes a competitive salary range and eligibility for equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in the field with deep understanding of VF behavior and stress conditions.
• Experience in building and validating first-principles models in manufacturing.
• Track record in defining manufacturing test specifications with sourced margin terms.

Responsibilities

• Own the physics and build models connecting AVF, defect mechanisms, and DVFS.
• Specify ATE and SLT voltage conditions for worst-case transient VF windows.
• Author methodology documents and drive team alignment for decisions.

Skills

First-principles modeling

Manufacturing test specifications

AI application in engineering

Defect mechanisms

Statistical acceptance criteria

Education

BSEE / MSEE / PhD or equivalent experience

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara is seeking a Principal Performance and Manufacturing Architect who has extensive experience in first-principles modeling and manufacturing specifications. You will own the connection between design intent and manufacturing reality, ensuring every margin term is defensible.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of transient VF behavior, the ability to build silicon validation experiments, and demonstrate leadership across teams. This role includes a competitive salary range and eligibility for equity and benefits.