Senior ASIC Power Engineer

NVIDIA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 136,000 - 264,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior ASIC Power Engineer in Durham, North Carolina, to design and develop hardware accelerators for high-performance systems. This role emphasizes achieving high performance and power efficiency across GPU and system designs.

The ideal candidate will possess a BS or MS in electrical engineering, with over 5 years of relevant experience, strong skills in SystemVerilog, and a solid grasp of physical design and VLSI.

The competitive compensation package includes salary ranges from 136,000 USD to 264,500 USD depending on level and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in processor or other high-performance designs.
• Expertise in SystemVerilog or similar HDL.
• Solid understanding of physical design and VLSI.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative HW, GPU and system designs to achieve high performance.
• Evaluate design and implementation to drive power reductions.
• Deliver verified, high-performance RTL to meet design targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for task accomplishment.

Skills

SystemVerilog

Physical design knowledge

VLSI understanding

Good communication skills

Computer architecture background

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Senior ASIC Power Engineer at NVIDIA responsible for designing hardware accelerators and processors across mobile, embedded, and datacenter platforms. Work to achieve high performance and power efficiency in GPU and system designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative HW, GPU and system designs to extend state-of-the-art performance and efficiency.
• Understand the design and implementation, develop power metrics, and drive power reductions.
• Execute and deliver fully verified, high-performance, area- and power-efficient RTL to meet design targets.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, verification, and VLSI teams to accomplish tasks.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in electrical engineering or computer science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in processor or other related high-performance designs.
• Expertise in SystemVerilog or similar HDL.
• Solid understanding of physical design and VLSI.
• Good communication skills.
• Background in computer architecture.

Compensation and Benefits

You will be eligible for equity and benefits. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Application Details

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 30, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Equal Opportunity

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.