The Senior Performance Verification Engineer will be part of the CPU Performance verification Team, focusing on performance correlation and analysis of workloads and benchmarks. This role involves developing microbenchmarks and creating verification infrastructure for performance analysis. The position offers the chance to influence a technology-driven company with products in consumer graphics, self-driving cars, and artificial intelligence. The team is composed of talented individuals committed to advancing computing technology.

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience; PhD is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in CPU performance modeling, performance correlation, or performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of CPU micro architecture and designs.
• Experience with workload analysis and characterization.
• Strong coding skills in scripting languages like Perl, Python, or C++.
• Good communication skills and a desire to work as a team player.

• Define, plan, implement, and execute performance verification strategy for sophisticated CPU designs.
• Analyze the lowest level details of CPU unit design specifications and their performance impact.
• Interact with architects and design engineers to define the scope of micro architectural features.
• Draft detailed performance test plans and create scalable micros to validate features.
• Analyze and correlate CPU benchmarks and workloads.
• Build infrastructure and tooling needed for efficient performance correlation debugging.
• Lead and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• 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.