NVIDIA is seeking a CPU Design Engineer to design high-performance, low-power CPUs for various product lines, including consumer graphics and AI. The role involves collaboration with design, verification, and physical design teams to drive micro-architecture and ensure functional designs.

• BS or MS in electrical engineering or computer engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Exposure to Computer Architecture and Digital Systems design
• Proficient in logic design, Verilog and/or SystemVerilog
• Deep understanding of physical design and VLSI
• Strengths in scripting languages such as Perl, Python
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Drive the micro-architecture definition, feasibility studies and documentation of CPU sub-systems
• Implement in RTL and coordinate execution with the verification team to ensure that the design is functional
• Exercise logic design skills to optimize and meet performance, timing and power targets
• Deliver a synthesis/timing clean design while working with the physical design team ensuring a routable and physically implementable design
• Support hardware engineering activities including chip floor plan, power/clock distribution, chip assembly, timing closure, power and noise analysis, and back-end verification
• Develop flows and tools as necessary in support of design activities

• Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.