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NVIDIA

Principal CPU Architect - High-Performance and Physical Design

NVIDIA

Senior

$272,000 – $431,250

Listed on NVIDIA’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

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.

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What they ask for

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

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