Senior Applied Power Architect - GPU

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Applied Power Architect - GPU to lead power/energy-efficiency efforts for next-generation AI architectures in Santa Clara. You will invent methodologies, drive PDN and power integrity work, and collaborate with ASIC, packaging, and product teams to optimize performance within thermal and electrical constraints.

The role requires strong background in low-power architectures, 6+ years in system design, and hands-on lab experience with power measurement tools.

Qualifications

• MSEE/MSCE, preferably PhD, or equivalent with a specialization in low-power-processor architectures.
• 6+ years of experience in energy-efficient system design, performance/power modeling and tradeoffs.
• Background in PDN design and understanding of Di/Dt, undershoot/overshoot, IR, EM, peak current; mitigation helpful.
• Experience with Python and data analysis libraries (Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch) a plus.
• Lab familiarity with power measurement equipment (scope/DAQ) and ability to analyze board-level power issues.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Invent methodologies and techniques to address electrical, speed, and power challenges for next-gen AI architectures.
• Drive power management initiatives to optimize power efficiency and performance within constraints.
• Understand process characteristics and analyze V-F tradeoffs with VT choices on power and performance.
• Investigate multi-die technologies and propose packaging, interconnect, thermal, and electrical solutions.
• Analyze peak current, Di/Dt, IR and EM; collaborate with ASIC designers, Power Integrity, Packaging, and Product engineers.

Skills

Power architecture

PDN design fundamentals

Electrical issues analysis

Python

Data analysis (Pandas/NumPy)

PyTorch

Education

MSEE/MSCE/PhD

Tools

Oscilloscope

DAQ hardware

Job description

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, Automotive, GeForce, and Mobile products.

We are looking for a Senior Applied Power Architect - GPU.

What You'll Be Doing

• You will be responsible for inventing methodologies, features and techniques to address electrical/speed/power challenges for NVIDIA's next generation AI architectures such as Rubin and Feynman.
• Drive power management initiatives to optimize power efficiency and performance, while addressing electrical/thermal and power constraints.
• Understand process characteristics and its impact of V-F and drive analysis of various V-F tradeoffs considering Vt choices on power/other metrics and overall performance.
• Investigate multi-die technologies and come up with innovative solutions to address packaging, interconnect, physical design, electrical and thermal challenges.
• Analyze peak current, Di/Dt, IR and EM requirements, and collaborate closely with ASIC designers, Power Integrity, Packaging experts and Product engineers to understand challenges and formulate solutions.

What We Need To See

• MSEE/MSCE, preferably PhD, or equivalent experience with a specialization in low-power-processor architectures.
• Solid understanding of energy efficient system design fundamentals, performance/power modeling and related tradeoffs from your 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
• A background in PDN design and good understanding of electrical issues such as Di/Dt, undershoot/overshoot, IR, EM, peak current, analysis/mitigation techniques are helpful.
• Exposure and working knowledge of Python and data analysis packages like: Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch is a plus.
• Exposure to lab setup including power measurement equipment such as scope/DAQ. Your ability to analyze board-level power issues like supply voltage, over-current etc. is helpful.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability & desire to work as a great teammate.

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 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 9, 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.

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