Senior CPU Architect: High-Frequency, Power-Optimized

NVIDIA AI; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 272,000 - 431,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a senior CPU architect for high-performance, server-class processors. You will bridge architecture, RTL, and physical design, and lead power delivery, thermal, and packaging considerations across the stack. A strong track record in high-frequency CPU design and power optimization is required.

The role emphasizes collaboration across architecture, RTL, VLSI, and process technologies. Equity and benefits accompany a competitive base salary and a path to leadership in next‑gen CPU

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive CPU architecture and high-frequency server CPU design background.
• Strong understanding of power dissipation, delivery and efficiency.
• Knowledge of process technologies and circuit design.
• Experience with advanced packaging techniques and stack tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Bridge architecture, RTL implementation, and physical design.
• Serve as SME on power delivery, regulators, power gating, di/dt and thermal throttling.
• Analyze power trade-offs for die stacking and packaging proposals.
• Propose improvements for high-frequency design and power methodology for custom CPU cores.

Skills

CPU architecture

Power management

RTL design

High-frequency design

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related

PhD (preferred)

Tools

EDA tools

Power integrity tools

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a senior CPU architect for high-performance, server-class processors. You will bridge architecture, RTL, and physical design, and lead power delivery, thermal, and packaging considerations across the stack. A strong track record in high-frequency CPU design and power optimization is required.

The role emphasizes collaboration across architecture, RTL, VLSI, and process technologies. Equity and benefits accompany a competitive base salary and a path to leadership in next‑gen CPU