Senior GPU Power Architect — AI, Low-Power, Equity Options

NVIDIA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 168,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Applied Power Architect - GPU in Austin, TX, to tackle power and performance challenges for next-generation AI GPUs. You will work on methodologies for energy-efficient design, drive power management initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex PDN and thermal issues.

The role requires a strong background in low-power architectures, 6+ years of relevant experience, and lab exposure with power measurement equipment.

Qualifications

• MS/EEs with a focus on low-power architectures or PhD preferred.
• 6+ years in energy-efficient processor architectures.
• Background in PDN design and electrical issues (Di/Dt, IR, EM).
• Exposure to Python and data analysis libraries (Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch).
• Lab exposure with power measurement equipment (scope/DAQ).
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Invent methodologies and techniques to address electrical/speed/power challenges for next-generation AI architectures (Rubin and Feynman).
• Drive power management initiatives to optimize power efficiency and performance within constraints.
• Analyze V-F characteristics and tradeoffs with VT choices on power and performance.
• Investigate multi-die technologies addressing packaging, interconnect, physical design, electrical and thermal challenges.
• Collaborate with ASIC designers, Power Integrity, Packaging, and Product engineers to formulate solutions.

Skills

Power integrity

PDN design

Di/Dt analysis

Python

Data analysis (Pandas/NumPy)

Education

MSEE/MSCE, preferably PhD, or equivalent experience with a specialization in low-power-processor architectures

Tools

Scope/DAQ

PyTorch

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Applied Power Architect - GPU in Austin, TX, to tackle power and performance challenges for next-generation AI GPUs. You will work on methodologies for energy-efficient design, drive power management initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex PDN and thermal issues.

The role requires a strong background in low-power architectures, 6+ years of relevant experience, and lab exposure with power measurement equipment.