Senior CPU Power Architect
nvidiaSanta Clara, CA
Senior CPU Power Architect
L6
nvidiaSanta Clara, CAtoday
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Semiconductor and Related Device ManufacturingElectronic Computer ManufacturingComputer Systems Design ServicesOverview:
In this role you will drive power efficiency across the full CPU design cycle, from architectural modeling to RTL and silicon validation. You’ll collaborate with software, architecture, RTL, PD, and validation teams to identify power-saving opportunities and guide design trade-offs to meet aggressive performance-per-watt goals. You apply power analysis, modeling, and optimization skills, using silicon data to refine pre-silicon estimates and future designs. This position sits at the core of NVIDIA’s CPU architecture efforts, including Grace and Vera CPU Superchips, delivering scalable, high-performance power-efficient processors. Compensation / Benefits equity benefits competitive compensation career growth opportunities
Responsibilities:
Pre-silicon power estimation at C-model, RTL, and netlist stages using standard tools Identify inefficiencies and drive design improvements with architects, RTL, and PD engineers Develop targeted power characterization tests for simulation and silicon Set up power measurements in the lab and correlate silicon results with pre-silicon estimates Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize power efficiency without sacrificing performance
Key requirements:
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science 5+ years 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 and PrimeTime PX Familiarity with CPU microarchitecture and its impact on power (pipeline, out-of-order, caches, branch prediction) Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration Ability to influence design decisions across disciplines Analytical problem-solving with a results-focused mindset Power analysis, modeling, and optimization Experience with RTL/netlist power analysis tools (Power Artist, PrimeTime PX) DVFS, clock gating, power gating, multi-voltage domain design
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Level
LeadL6
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Occupation
Computer Hardware Engineers
Industry
Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
Posted
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