Senior Applied Power Architect - GPU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA's Applied Power Architecture team seeks a Senior Applied Power Architect – GPU to drive energy-efficient GPU/SoC designs for AI, automotive, and mobile products. You will lead power integrity initiatives, PDN design efforts, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to optimize performance within thermal/PV constraints.

The role requires 6+ years in low-power architecture, strong PDN and power modeling skills, and experience with Python data tools. On-site in Santa Clara, US.

Qualifications

• MSEE/MSCE, preferably PhD, or equivalent with specialization in low-power processor architectures.
• 6+ years of experience in energy-efficient system design and power modeling.
• Background in PDN design and electrical issues such as Di/Dt, undershoot/overshoot, IR/EM helpful.
• Exposure to Python and data analysis packages like Pandas, NumPy; PyTorch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Invent methodologies and techniques to address electrical/speed/power challenges for next-gen AI architectures.
• Drive power management initiatives to optimize power efficiency and performance under constraints.
• Analyze process characteristics and V-F tradeoffs, considering VT choices on power and performance.
• Investigate multi-die technologies and propose solutions for packaging, interconnect, and thermal challenges.
• Collaborate with ASIC designers, Power Integrity, Packaging, and Product engineers to implement solutions.

Skills

Power integrity

PDN design

Power/thermal analysis

Python

Data analysis (Pandas/NumPy)

Team collaboration

Education

MSEE/MSCE or PhD

Tools

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

Scope/DAQ

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.

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.