Senior Power Methodology and Modeling Engineer

NVIDIA Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 265,000; Full time

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking an Architect Energy Modeling Team member to collaborate with ASIC and software teams to study and implement energy modeling techniques for GPUs, CPUs, and Tegra SOCs. You will develop tools to generate, sanitize, and integrate data into power models, enabling better energy efficiency across NVIDIA’s next generation chips.

The role requires MS/PhD with 5+ years’ experience, strong Python and C++, and a background in VLSI and computer architecture.

Qualifications

• MS (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of experience in related fields.
• Strong coding skills, preferably in Python and C++.
• Background in VLSI, digital design, and computer architecture concepts.
• Basic understanding of power and energy estimation and low power design.
• Experience with ML/AI and statistical modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement tools and methodologies for energy modeling data generation from post-layout netlists.
• Develop tools to sanitize metrics for high correlation accuracy.
• Integrate power models with performance tools and improve data flows.
• Identify runtime/memory bottlenecks to speed up model delivery.
• Mine data from pre/post-silicon performance runs to find key data paths and bottlenecks.
• Provide feedback to design teams to improve energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with floorplanning, verification, and emulation teams to integrate data movement models.
• Explore ML techniques to answer design questions and set power targets.
• Ensure easy storage/retrieval of data and visualisation via platforms like PowerBI/OpenSearch.

Skills

Python

C++

Algorithms analysis

VLSI

Digital design

Computer architecture

Machine learning

Education

MS or PhD in related field

Tools

PowerBI

OpenSearch

Job description

As a member of the Architecture Energy Modeling Team, you will collaborate with Architects, ASIC Design Engineers, Low Power Engineers, Performance Engineers, Software Engineers, and Physical Design teams to study and implement energy modeling techniques for NVIDIA's next generation GPUs, CPUs and Tegra SOCs. Your contributions will help us understand energy usage in graphics and AI workloads and make improvements in architecture, design, and power management. Today, NVIDIA is tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how we can make a lasting impact on the world!

What you'll be doing:

Define and implement tools and methodologies for efficient data generation from post layout netlists to feed into data movement power analytical model. Develop tools and infrastructure to sanitize each metric in the model to achieve high correlation accuracy. Define and implement tools and methodologies for efficient integration of power models with performance tools. Identify runtime and memory limitation of existing flows and tools to speedup model delivery process. Mine data from pre- and post-silicon performance runs to find important data paths and bottlenecks. Give feedback to design teams and improve power efficiency. Work with floorplan, performance, verification and emulation methodology and infrastructure development teams to integrate data movement power models. Experiment with various ML techniques to answer what-if design questions and set proper power/energy targets for next generation chips. Enable efficient storage and retrieval of data from database. Enable easy visualization of data using platforms such as PowerBI, OpenSearch.

What we need to see:

MS (or equivalent experience) with proven experience or PhD in related fields 5+ years of experience Strong coding skills, preferably in Python, C++. Ability to formulate and analyze algorithms, and comment on their runtime and memory complexities. Strong background of VLSI, digital design, and computer architecture concepts. Good understanding of fundamental concepts of power and energy consumption, estimation, and low power design. Basic understanding of chip design process from RTL design to tape-out. Background in machine learning, AI, and/or statistical modeling is a plus. Desire to bring quantitative decision-making and analytics to improve the energy efficiency of our products.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love a challenge? 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 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 3, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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. 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. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.