# Principal CPU Architect - High-Performance and Physical Design

Hiring organization: [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/028ebf53-f087-4af3-acac-50d2ec802cb5

Listed on NVIDIA's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Salary: 272000 – 431250 USD per year

## Summary

This role focuses on bridging CPU architecture and physical design at NVIDIA, optimizing the interaction between microarchitectural decisions and chip-level constraints like power, timing, and thermal behavior. It suits someone with deep processor design experience who can navigate tradeoffs across RTL, circuit design, and advanced packaging techniques.

_Our summary, not NVIDIA's wording._

## Skills named

Circuit Design, Physical Design, Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)

## Required

- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 15 or more years of relevant experience in CPU and high-frequency server CPU design
- Solid understanding of power dissipation, delivery, and efficiency concepts
- Detailed understanding of process technologies and circuit design
- Knowledge of tradeoffs related to advanced packaging techniques
- Power management expertise spanning software, architecture, RTL, VLSI, and process levels

## Nice to have

- PhD or research experience
- Advanced knowledge in physical design
- GPU and SOC design experience
- Strong communication skills

Apply on NVIDIA's site: https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Principal-CPU-Power-Architect_JR2018262