NVIDIA · 15 hours ago
Senior CPU Power Architect
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$148K/yr - $288K/yr
3+ years expNVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, delivering breakthroughs in AI, HPC, and advanced system design. The CPU Power Architect will own and optimize CPU power efficiency across the full design cycle, collaborating with various teams to ensure CPUs meet aggressive performance-per-watt targets.
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Hiring Manager
Deepika Yammanur (she/her/hers)
Responsibilities
Model and estimate CPU power at C-model, RTL, and netlist stages using industry-standard tools
Identify inefficiencies and drive design improvements in collaboration with architects, RTL designers, and PD engineers
Create targeted power characterization tests (e.g., peak power, di/dt stress patterns) for both simulation and silicon
Measure CPU power and performance in the lab; correlate silicon results with pre-silicon estimates to refine models
Partner with multiple engineering disciplines to achieve optimal power efficiency without compromising performance
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in EE, CE, or CS or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience working in ASIC power measurement and optimization
Strong understanding of leakage and dynamic power in VLSI circuits
Experience with RTL and netlist power analysis tools such as Power Artist, PrimeTime PX, or equivalent
Familiarity with CPU microarchitecture (CPU pipeline design, out-of-order execution, cache hierarchy, branch prediction) and understanding of microarchitectural power model
Preferred
Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis
Experience with DVFS, clock gating, power gating, and multi-voltage domain design
Knowledge of lab instrumentation for power measurement
Strong communication skills for cross-team technical discussions
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NVIDIA
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