Senior System Simulation Architect

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 287,500; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara is looking for a Senior System Simulation Architect to develop CPU architectures to support AI, HPC, and more. You will enhance CPU performance and collaborate with architects on next-gen designs.

Ideal candidates will have a BS/MS in a related field and significant experience in programming, debugging, and development. A diverse work environment is valued, with equity and benefits available.

Qualifications

• 6 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience in development of functional simulators and low-level software.
• Experience with CPU/GPU workloads such as deep-learning and HPC.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-system functional models for CPU workloads.
• Integrate functional models with RTL simulators and emulators.
• Support CPU architects in using functional models for new CPU architectures.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Debugging skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

BS/MS in EE, CE, or CS

Tools

Linux

CUDA

ARM ISA

Job description

Do you want to help drive the development of CPU architectures to fuel the explosive growth in artificial intelligence (AI) / deep learning (DL), high-performance computing (HPC), gaming, virtual reality, and autonomous vehicles? Come join the CPU performance architecture team as a Senior System Simulation Architect and help us push performance boundaries for NVIDIA’s line of CPU products!

What you’ll be doing

• Develop full-system functional models capable of running complex multi-threaded heterogeneous (CPU/GPU) workloads – with special focus on the CPU subsystem.
• Integrate functional models from various frameworks with RTL simulators and emulators, hardware (HW-in-the-loop), and detailed performance models.
• Bring up system and application software in simulation and emulation – including firmware, Linux, drivers, benchmarks, and CPU/GPU workloads such as deep-learning (DL) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads.
• Port/extend/develop system software (firmware, OS, and drivers) to meet workload simulation needs.
• Support CPU architects and performance engineers in their use of functional models, performance models, and emulation to drive next‑generation CPU architectures.

What we need to see

• BS/MS in EE, CE, or CS or equivalent experience
• 6 or more years of relevant experience
• Excellent C/C++/Python programming skills
• Experience in development of functional simulators and/or low-level software (OS, firmware, drivers); preferably both
• Excellent debugging skills – of both system software/firmware and application software
• Experience with the ARM ISA
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Experience working with hardware emulators and/or FPGAs
• Background in CPU workload analysis (SimPoint, etc.)
• Experience with Linux kernel bringup and debug
• Familiarity with CUDA
• Experience with CPU/GPU application development and optimization in Pytorch, TensorFlow, and similar frameworks

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

Equity and benefits available.

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.